Applications are now open for the 26th International AIDS Conference 2026. The 26th International AIDS Conference will be held virtually in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil , from July 26-31, 2026. The program is open to anyone aged 18 or older. This 26th AIDS Conference is open to HIV workers, volunteers, researchers, policymakers, and students. In 2025 , 247 fully funded scholarships were awarded . There is no application fee, and candidates from around the world are eligible to apply. Let me tell you about the eligibility criteria, requirements, and financial benefits of the 26th International AIDS Conference 2026.

Details about the 26th International AIDS Conference 2026 in Brazil

• Country : Brazil
• Location : Rio de Janeiro
• Conference dates : July 26-31, 2026
• Organizers : The International AIDS Society (IAS)
• Deadline: January 27, 2026

Financial advantages

The grant covers the following:

• Travel support  (prepaid round-trip economy class ticket from the nearest international airport in your country of residence).
• Accommodation  (single room in an economy hotel) for the duration of the conference.
• Daily living allowance  for the duration of the conference.
• All scholarship holders will also receive a 2-year paid IAS membership.
• Read about the AIDS 2026 Scholarship.

Eligibility criteria

• Candidates from all countries are eligible.
• Abstract presenters, workshop coordinators and co-coordinators, Global Village organizers and co-organizers whose participation was selected for the conference.
• Applicants from low- and middle-income countries are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants who are part of key population groups or people living with HIV
• Young people and junior researchers under the age of 35
• Media representatives.

How to apply?

The entire application process is online. The official website link is below.