ISQua
Scholarships

Each year, ISQua offers Conference scholarship opportunities for Members of the ISQua Community. In 2025, we are offering free Conference registration and a stipend towards travel and accommodation for São Paulo, Brazil, 12-15 October.

Conference Scholarships 2025

 

Please note that the Applications for the Conference Scholarships 2025 are now closed.

 

To demonstrate our commitment to the shared goals of ISQua and the World Health Organization (WHO) in improving healthcare quality and safety worldwide, ISQua is offering Conference and ISQua Fellowship & Membership scholarships to current ISQua Members and/or Fellows who would benefit from attending ISQua's 2025 Conference in São Paulo, Brazil.

 

A maximum of 60% of successful candidates will be selected from applications from Brazil and Latin America. The remaining percentage will be selected from applicants who live and work in Low Income Countries and and Lower-Middle Income Countries. Applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including clinical practice, research, policy, patient advocacy, and education, are encouraged to apply.

 

Priority will be given to professionals whose organisations are considered least able to afford such an opportunity. The scholarships are not open to senior country officials.

 

 

Eligibility

 

  • Applicants must live and work in EITHER Latin America, or a Low Income Country OR a Lower Middle Income Country as defined by the World Bank.

  • Applicants must have a current ISQua Individual Membership OR current Fellowship subscription.

  • Applicants must complete the application form by the closing date (30 April 2025).

 

 

Dates:

The application will open on 15th April 2025 and closes on 30th April 2025.

The Scholarship covers the following: 

    

  • Registration fees for the Conference

  • ISQua Membership for 12 months

  • 12 month access to the ISQua Fellowship Programme 

  • A stipend towards your travel ( please note this will not cover your full travel costs)

 

The Scholarship does not cover the following:

    

  • Full travel costs to the conference 

  • Any other costs incurred during the Conference

  • Visa processing fees or travel to and from airports

Application Procedure:

      

  • Applicants must complete an online application form which will require details of the applicant’s education and career to date and a written submission of no more than 500 words on the potential benefits of their participation in the Conference.

  • Applicants may be asked to submit proof that they are living in, and working in a qualifying country.

  • Shortlisting of applications will be carried out by ISQua.

  • Depending on the number and quality of applications, ISQua may determine that the final selection will be made by a lottery system among the highest rating applicants. 

  • All applicants will be notified via e-mail of the status of their application.

  • Successful applicants will be given 10 working days to accept the offer.

 

Terms and Conditions for the scholarship recipients:

      

  • ISQua is solely responsible for offering this Scholarship.

  • This scholarship offer is non-transferable.

  • This Scholarship cannot be deferred.

  • Monetary payment cannot be made instead of participation in the Conference registration or Fellowship

  • ISQua reserves the right to reject an application or terminate an awarded scholarship if the information submitted by the applicant is found to be false or if the applicant fails to obtain a visa.

  • In the event of any dispute, ISQua’s decision will be final.

  • This Scholarship is not available to ISQua Members and Fellows who have previously recieved an ISQua Conference Scholarship/ Lucian Leape Patient Safety Fellowship Award within the last 5 years.                                         

  • ISQua reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

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