We are pleased to open applications for the IASP 34th World Congress bursary opportunities. The bursaries are a key objective of IASPs Congresses that aim to ensure participation of participants across varied contexts. The opportunities supports early-career researchers, people with lived and living experience, and colleagues from low and middle-income countries to take part in the Congress and contribute to its shared purpose.
IASP is able to offer, together with the generosity of our partners an initial 25 bursaries across a diverse set of criteria. We hope to be in a position to increase the number alongside other partners as further support is confirmed, and we look forward to sharing more in future announcements.
Bursary categories
Applications are open in the following categories. Each bursary is awarded on merit and need against the eligibility criteria set out in the application form.
- Low and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) bursary: For applicants based in Zone 2, 3 and 4 countries other than Sri Lanka. Covers airfare, accommodation, Congress registration and a daily stipend, to a maximum value of US$2,000.
- Early Career / Student bursary: For early-career researchers and students. Covers airfare, accommodation, Congress registration and a daily stipend, to a maximum value of US$2,000.
- Lived and Living Experience bursary: For those with lived and living experience of suicide. Covers airfare, accommodation, Congress registration and a daily stipend, to a maximum value of US$2,000.
- Sri Lankan Women’s bursary: For Sri Lankan citizens or residents who identify as women and are the presenting author of an accepted poster or oral presentation at the 2027 Congress. Covers Congress registration.
Please note: for the LMIC, Early Career/Student and Lived and Living Experience bursaries, having submitted an abstract is not a requirement for a bursary to be awarded.
How to apply
Complete the application form here: IASP 2027 Bursary Application
Applications close on 15 October 2026.
With thanks to our partners
This programme is made possible through partners who share IASP’s commitment to suicide prevention as a collaborative, global endeavour. We are grateful for their support:
- The Insun Andrea Park Memorial Bursary
- The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, University of Edinburgh
- The Suicide and Self-harm Research Group, University of Bristol, with the South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration (SACTRC)
