The purpose of the QRSE Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference Grant is to support students who self-identify as belonging to a group underrepresented in research and higher education to attend and present at QRSE conferences.

 

Eligibility

Student applicants must:

• Self-identify as belonging to a group underrepresented in research and higher education.

• Be a current student member of QRSEsoc.

• Be currently enrolled in a full-time PhD programme (and still be enrolled at the time of the upcoming QRSE conference), or accepted into a PhD programme to start the year of the conference (e.g., Sept/Oct 2026 start for QRSE2026).

• Have their PhD supervisor sign the application form and attest to the student’s eligibility and the financial need for this grant to attend the conference.

• Submit their abstract through the QRSE2026 submission portal in addition to completing the form below.

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The recipients of the QRSE EDI Conference Grant will be provided with:​

• QRSE2026 conference registration (QRSEsoc student early bird fee > students must register by 16th January 2026).

• 3 nights designated accommodation for QRSE2026 (From Monday 11th May to check out on Thursday 14th May).

 

Application Submission Procedure
Applications for the QRSE EDI Conference Grant should be emailed to the QRSE Executive Committee at QRSEsoc@gmail.com by 15th November 2025.

Only completed applications sent by the specified date and time will be reviewed by the committee.

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Grant Outcome

Up to 10 eligible applications will be selected to receive the grant. Students will be notified of the results via email by 15th December 2025.

 
Information will be made available about the number of students supported through the QRSE EDI Conference Grant. However, personal identifying information regarding applicants and recipients of this grant will not be made public.

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QRSE EDI Conference Grant Application form.