World Council of Biomechanics 2026 Student Bursary Awards
The World Council of Biomechanics will offer a small number of travel awards to students. Each award, valued at €1,000, is designed to help cover travel, accommodation, living costs, and registration for participation in the WCB 2026 Congress in Vancouver, BC. The WCB 2026 Student Bursary Awards will be announced by March 6, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled as a doctoral student at the time of WCB 2026
- Submission of an abstract to WCB 2026
- Brief justification outlining the reason for requesting a travel grant
- Two-page Curriculum Vitae
- Statement, signed electronically by the student’s supervisor, confirming that the applicant is a deserving candidate and will still be a doctoral student at the time of WCB 2026
Selection: The WCB Executive Committee will select recipients from the pool of students who submit a complete application. Selection will be based on:
- Quality of the abstract submitted for presentation at WCB 2026
- Strength of supporting documentation, including the brief justification, CV, and supervisor’s statement
- Brief justification as to why they are requesting a travel grant
- 2-page curriculum vitae
- Statement signed electronically by the student’s supervisor that the applicant is a deserving candidate and will still be a doctoral student at the time of WCB 2026
Submission Process
Submissions are now closed. Applicants will be notified of award decisions on March 6, 2026.
The WCB 2026 Student Bursary Awards will be announced by March 6, 2026, and issued at the Congress.
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