International Travel Grants

The ASBMR Fund for Research and Education, in collaboration with the Development Committee, Ambassador Subcommittee, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee, proudly supports global participation in the ASBMR Annual Meeting by offering International Travel Grants for investigators from low- or middle-income countries. These competitive awards provide up to $5,000 USD each to help two recipients experience the premier gathering in bone, mineral, and musculoskeletal research.

Each grant is designed to remove financial barriers and includes support for airfare, ground transportation, lodging (four nights), meals, incidentals, visa fees, and poster printing. Recipients will also receive waived abstract submission and Annual Meeting registration fees — ensuring full access to the scientific exchange, networking, and career‑building opportunities that define the ASBMR Annual Meeting.

Applications for the 2026 International Travel Grants are closed.

• Must work, reside, or study full-time in a country that is classified as lower income (LIC), lower-middle income (LMIC), or upper-middle income (UMIC) on the World Bank country classifications by income level
• Must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in a field related to bone mineral and musculoskeletal science OR be currently enrolled in doctoral level training
• Must plan to attend and submit an abstract for the ASBMR Annual Meeting
• May not be previous recipients of this award
• May not receive other ASBMR travel awards or grants for the same meeting

Application

Applicants must provide:

• Completed online application including:
  • Contact, demographic, and professional information
  • A short statement of how this grant might impact their scientific career
• One letter of interest that addresses the following:
  • Discuss your career path, goals, and research interest(s)
  • Describe the financial limitations and other barriers that you face as a bone/mineral/musculoskeletal researcher in a low- or middle-income country
  • How do you believe receiving this grant would positively impact your scientific career?
  • How do you believe receiving this award might empower you to make a difference in the scientific careers of colleagues in your home country?
• One letter of support (optional but recommended)
• CV or biosketch
• Verification of support from the applicant's institution to allocate the requisite time to participate with ASBMR during and after the conference
• Proposed abstract for the ASBMR Annual Meeting - Final abstract must be uploaded by Thursday, May 7, 2026

The 2026 application is closed. Applicants will be notified by the end of May 2026.