ISSWSH is pleased to announce the Student/Resident/Training Fellow Travel Scholarship Program! This program aims to reduce financial barriers for those committed to a career in women’s sexual health or basic science research related to female sexual health. Scholarships are need-based and support individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend.

ISSWSH would like to thank Vella BioScience for their generous support of travel scholarship funding.

ISSWSH Annual Meeting 2026
Long Beach, California, USA
February 12-15, 2026

Travel-related funds available: $10,000

• 2 scholarships of up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement* reserved for students/residents/training fellows from outside of North America
• 7 other scholarships of up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement*

Complimentary registration for the Annual Meeting (pre-course instructional courses require separate registration)

*all reimbursements are paid after the meeting upon verification of attendance.

Air travel must be arranged by the traveler at the lowest obtainable cost and should not exceed the cost of an economy class ticket. For ISSWSH to reimburse the expenses of your ticket, a copy of the original ticket or e-ticket passenger itinerary with the appropriate proof of payment must always be submitted.

Reasonable expenses for taxis, rideshare, and other methods of public transportation to and from airports, railways, hotels, and meeting places are a reimbursable expense. Receipts are required.

Accommodation: ISSWSH encourages room-sharing at the conference to help reduce expenses. Through the ISSWSH Community Forum, room sharing needs and opportunities can be shared with all ISSWSH members. Reimbursement for up to 4 nights excluding any in-room purchases such as wi-fi, room service, or other purchases may be covered. Receipt(s) are required.

Must be a Student, Resident or Training Fellow Member of ISSWSH

Not yet a member? Apply Here (must be able to show proof of matriculation and/or provide a verification letter from your institution).

1. Contact information
2. Category (Student/Resident/Training Fellow) and details
3. Statement of interest (max 500 words) describing:
   • How attending the conference aligns with your work/research/interests
   • How attending will enhance your contribution to sexual health and future career
   • Statement of financial need. You will be asked to check each box that applies to you:
     • I have no other source of financial support for travel to scientific meetings (food, lodging, registration, flight/transportation)
     • I receive a training program salary
     • I do not have additional income other than my training program salary

Application Deadline: November 16, 2025

Notification Period: We aim to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application by mid-December 2025.