Don’t miss out on your chance to attend upcoming eSymposia virtual meetings for free!
Keystone Symposia is offering a limited number of free registration opportunities through the following financial aid programs, intended to extend the reach of cutting-edge science to broader audiences worldwide. These awards are provided on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants, so apply now for these unique career advancement opportunities.
Check out the upcoming meetings below for events in your discipline! We will update this post with new opportunities as they become available.
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Types of Scholarships Available for Free Registration
Trainee Scholarships– Free registration for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows within 10 years of their PhD.
Underrepresented (UR) Trainee Scholarships– Free registration for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows within 10 years of their PhD, who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents from underrepresented (UR) groups, to support diversity in the life science community and provide critical career advancement opportunities.
Early-Career Investigator Awards (UR)–Free registration for investigators beginning their careers as assistant professor, or equivalent level, from government and non-profit sectors, who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents from underrepresented (UR) groups or disadvantaged backgrounds. These awards aim to expand essential career-advancement opportunities for UR scientists and promote diversity in leadership roles across the scientific community.
Global Awards– Free registration for individuals from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) working in science and medicine related fields. Open to all career stages and occupations.
To apply, see the list of upcoming eSymposia and financial aid deadlines below, then click on the specific meeting you would like to attend for pertinent financial aid information.
Upcoming Financial Aid Opportunities
Last updated: 02/15/2021
Deadlines Within the Next Month

Deadline: February 22nd

Deadline: February 22nd

Deadline: March 2nd
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Deadline: March 3rd

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Deadline: March 3rd

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Deadline: March 8th
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We update this blog regularly with new financial aid opportunities and deadlines, so remember to bookmark this page and check back often to stay up to date on relevant deadlines. We will also be posting new advice columns that will give you a head start on preparing your application and put you ahead of the competition!

Deadline: March 10th

Deadline: March 10th

Deadline: March 22nd

Deadline: March 29th

Deadline: April 7th

Deadline: April 27th

Deadline: April 27th
Stay posted for more coming soon!