Travel awards will be selected based on the applicant's submitted abstract. Abstracts must conform to the requirements described on the Abstract Submission Form and will be judged based on writing clarity, study design and hypothesis, and the relevance of the research to the BBC conference. Travel Award Application submission is done through the registration form. Find information on the BBC Travel Awards below.
Abstract submission is required to apply for a travel stipend. Stipends are available to defray the costs of lodging and travel for undergraduates, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Awards will be based on evidence of dedication to addiction research and the merits of the applicant and the submitted abstract. In addition to the abstract, please submit the following :
The Maharaj Ticku Travel Fellowship will be awarded to a new investigator who has completed, but is not more than 4 years beyond completion of postdoctoral training, and who has a full time position in academia and/or research. The award will be made based on a submitted abstract, personal statement indicating need and career goals, and publication record. Please submit a curriculum vitae and personal statement. The fellowship will provide full travel expenses (domestic travel only) to attend the BBC meeting.
Only the abstract fee will be collected at time of registration. If a travel application is awarded, no further action will be taken. If an application is not awarded, an invoice will be sent to the applicant after the decision has been made to collect the registration fee, if applicable.