The ANS/ANC Travel Fellowship 2026 – Travel Grant for Young Nutrition Researchers provides $400–$1,000 toward travel costs, accommodation, and conference registration for eligible applicants attending ANC X 2026 in Windhoek, Namibia.
Background & Fellowship Description
The ANS/ANC Travel Fellowship 2026 supports university students and early-career young scientists, researchers, and nutrition and dietetics professionals from developing countries who want to attend the 10th Africa Nutrition Conference (ANC X 2026).
The conference will take place from 30 November to 4 December 2026 in Windhoek, Namibia.
The fellowship provides a contribution toward return air travel, accommodation and conference registration. Awards are expected to range from US$400 to US$1,000, depending on travel costs.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should:
- Be university students or early-career young scientists.
- Have an interest in nutrition and dietetics.
- Have submitted an abstract to ANC X 2026.
- Have received acceptance for an oral or poster presentation.
- Provide confirmation of conference registration.
- Submit a one-page CV.
- Provide their accepted abstract and confirmation letter.
Selection will also consider equitable regional and country distribution.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants may receive US$400–US$1,000 as a contribution toward:
- Return air travel
- Accommodation
- Conference registration
The funds can only be released after the recipient arrives at the conference in Windhoek.
Recipients must also submit a brief report about their conference experience within four weeks after the conference.
Application Requirements
Applicants need to submit:
- A one-page CV in Word format.
- Confirmation of abstract acceptance, including the thematic area.
- A paragraph explaining how the award would support participation in ANC X 2026.
- Information about other funding sources and any remaining travel-cost shortfall.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the ANS/ANC Travel Fellowship 2026 is 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT. Late applications will not be accepted.
Ready to Apply?
Prepare your one-page CV, abstract acceptance letter and funding information, then complete the official travel fellowship application before the deadline.
Application deadline: 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the ANS/ANC Travel Fellowship provide?
Awards range from US$400 to US$1,000, depending on travel costs.
Who is eligible?
The fellowship is open to university students and early-career young scientists with an interest in nutrition and dietetics.
Do applicants need an accepted conference abstract?
Yes. Applicants must have an abstract accepted for either an oral or poster presentation.
Where will ANC X 2026 take place?
The 10th Africa Nutrition Conference will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 30 November to 4 December 2026.
When is the fellowship deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT.
Final Thoughts
The ANS/ANC Travel Fellowship 2026 offers financial support for eligible young nutrition researchers and students who have been accepted to present at ANC X 2026. Applicants should prepare their documents early and submit the application before the stated deadline.
Disclaimer: This article is for information and opportunity-sharing purposes only. We are not affiliated with the African Nutrition Society, Nutritionists Association of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, or ANC X 2026.
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