Applications for Travel Awards to attend the Fourth World Seabird Conference in Hobart, Tasmania in September 2026 now open

 Applications for Travel Awards to attend the Fourth World Seabird Conference in Hobart, Tasmania in September 2026 are now open.  Awards will be available for eligible participants, including early-career researchers and those from underrepresented regions.  Applications must be submitted by 15 January 2026.  Notification of Travel Awards will be on 15 March 2026.

“The WSC 4 Travel Awards offer financial assistance to support students, early-career researchers, and seabird conservation practitioners in attending the 4th World Seabird Conference.  These awards are designed to help offset travel, accommodation, and registration costs, making it easier for emerging and underrepresented voices to participate in this global event.”

Travel Awards are open to:

• Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students
• Early- and post-career scientists
• Seabird researchers and conservation practitioners from developing countries

“We particularly encourage applications from researchers based in Asia, Oceania, and Latin America.”

Most awards will not exceed US$2200.

Final amounts are based on:

• Estimated travel expenses
• Availability of other funding sources
• Quality of the submitted abstract

Applications to be made online from here.

John Cooper, Emeritus Information Officer, Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, 06 October 2025