TRAVEL GRANTS

ADOPT A STUDENT PROGRAM

The “Adopt a Student” Program aims to enable the participation of students in situations of socioeconomic vulnerability in the 37^th Brazilian Congress of Virology and the 21^st Mercosur Meeting of Virology (37^th CBV/21^st EMV). Funding for this social initiative is obtained through sponsorships from companies, SBV members, and partners, as well as resources from courses offered by SBV. In this way, the program seeks to engage the scientific community and the private sector in promoting accessibility to knowledge in the field of virology.

In this edition of the program for the 37^th Brazilian Congress of Virology and the 21^st Mercosur Meeting of Virology, selected students will receive:

Up to R$1,700.00 for undergraduate or graduate students affiliated with institutions in the Northeast region of Brazil;
Up to R$2,000.00 for undergraduate or graduate students affiliated with institutions in the South, Southeast, North, and Central-West regions of Brazil;
Waiver of the registration fee for the 37^th Brazilian Congress of Virology/21^st Mercosur Meeting of Virology;
Lunch vouchers to be used during the days of the event.

IMPORTANT: The financial support and lunch vouchers will be delivered in person at the Secretariat of the 37^th CBV/21^st EMV upon signing a receipt by the beneficiary student.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

Students eligible to apply for the “Adopt a Student” support program must be regularly enrolled in undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) programs and, at the time of application, meet all of the following criteria:

Must not have an active employment relationship nor receive any type of scholarship, including funding agency grants, public or private institutional scholarships, or research project funding at the time of application*;
Eligible candidates who have not been awarded in previous editions of the “Adopt a Student” program will be given priority in the current selection process;
Must have submitted at least one (1) scientific abstract to the 37^th Brazilian Congress of Virology/21^st Mercosur Meeting of Virology as the first author.

*Definition of scholarship: For the purposes of this call, a scholarship is any form of regular financial support intended for student maintenance, provided by funding agencies, educational institutions, foundations, public or private organizations, or research projects. Occasional aid, one-time financial assistance, or support specifically for event participation will not be considered a scholarship, provided it does not constitute regular income or employment.

Proof: The absence of employment and scholarship must be proven at the time of application through a declaration issued by the student’s educational institution. The organizing committee reserves the right to request additional documentation if necessary.

General provisions: Changes in the candidate’s academic, professional, or financial situation after application submission will not be considered for eligibility purposes. Providing false or incomplete information will result in disqualification at any time.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Students who have already registered and paid the registration fee may also apply. If selected, they will be reimbursed upon presentation of proof of payment.
Candidates not previously awarded in earlier editions will have priority.
If applying for more than one type of financial aid for participation in the 37^th CBV/21^st EMV, candidates must indicate their priority. Only one benefit will be granted if selected.

Applications must be submitted by July 20, 2026, via the form:

https://forms.gle/1LaPybkb75jnJgiE7

Applicants must include a Letter of Intent, describing their academic background, the relevance of the opportunity, and how they meet the criteria. The letter must be clear, objective, and well-structured.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete or illegible documentation will result in disqualification.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Photo ID;
Lattes CV (PDF);
Proof of enrollment (last 3 months);
Proof of participation in Student Assistance Program (if applicable);
Declaration of no scholarship;
Proof or self-declaration of no employment;
Youth ID (if applicable);
Proof of residence (last 3 months);
Letter of Intent (max. 2,500 characters);
Official proof of abstract submission.

POSITIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

At least six (6) students in situations of greater socioeconomic vulnerability will be selected, depending on available funding. Selection will be based on:

Participation in Student Assistance Programs;
Youth ID registration;
Distance between residence and event location;
Quality of the Letter of Intent.

More than six students may be selected depending on available resources.

RESULTS

Selected students will be notified by email, at the address provided in the application form, by 11:59 PM on August 20, 2026, confirming their acceptance into the “Adopt a Student” program. Participation must be confirmed no later than August 27, 2026, via email to: sbvirologia@gmail.com.

If no response is received within the deadline or if the student is unable to attend the event, the spot will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list, following the tie-breaking criteria described in the section “POSITIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA” of this call.

Students selected from the waiting list will be notified by email, at the address provided in the application form, by 11:59 PM on August 28, 2026. Confirmation of participation for waitlisted students must be made no later than September 3, 2026, via email to: sbvirologia@gmail.com.

The final ranking will be published on the Brazilian Society of Virology website on September 4, 2026.

OBLIGATIONS OF SELECTED STUDENTS

By applying, students agree to:

Authorize publication of their name;
Attend the event secretariat on October 21, 2026 (morning) to receive funds;
Participate fully in the event.

SCHEDULE

Date	Time	Stage
03/20/26	08h00	Applications open
07/20/26	23h59	Applications close
08/20/26	23h59	Results announced
08/27/26	23h59	Confirmation deadline
08/28/26	23h59	Second call
09/03/26	23h59	Second call confirmation
09/04/26	23h59	Final results

We look forward to seeing you in Maceió in October 2026.

SBV Board – 2025–2026

SBV STUDENT/POSTDOCS TRAVEL GRANTS

OVERVIEW

The Brazilian Society of Virology (SBV) is pleased to announce another edition of the “SBV Student/Postdocs Travel Grants” program, aimed at providing travel support to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with SBV. The program may also support undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals affiliated with institutions in Latin American countries, provided they are members in good standing with SBV or with SBV’s partner Latin American societies. The list of partner societies is available on the SBV website (https://www.sbv.org.br/parceiros).

This initiative aims to encourage the participation of young scientists in the CBV/Mercosur Virology Meeting, promoting the dissemination of scientific work, the exchange of knowledge, and the strengthening of the virology community at both national and international levels.

REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

The following are eligible for the SBV STUDENT/POST-DOC TRAVEL GRANT program:

Undergraduate and graduate students or postdoctoral researchers affiliated with SBV, with 2026 membership dues fully paid, and enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at institutions located in the Southeast, South, North, Northeast, or Central-West regions of Brazil;
Undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals affiliated with SBV, with 2026 membership dues fully paid, and linked to institutions located in Latin American countries;
Undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals who are members in good standing (for the year 2026) of SBV’s partner Latin American societies.

Applicants who meet the conditions described above must submit their application by July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM, by completing the form available at: https://forms.gle/ftSaSJq2kAbjZuXy9.

Failure to submit the required documentation at any stage will result in exclusion from the selection process. The correct completion of the application form and the submission of all required, complete, and legible documentation are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION (UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY)

Enrollment certificate (signed and/or stamped by the institution), containing the student’s name, program, institution, and current date (issued within the last 3 months);

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION FORM:

Proof of payment of the Brazilian Society of Virology (SBV) annual membership fee (when applicable);
Link to the Lattes CV and a copy of the Lattes CV (PDF);
Proof of institutional affiliation (if applicable);
Updated proof of residence (issued within the last 3 months);
Declaration issued by the home institution or funding agency stating whether the candidate receives bench fees (research funding).

A SINGLE PDF FILE CONTAINING:

Motivation letter (maximum 2,500 characters), describing your interest in virology, your motivation to participate in CBV/EVM 2026, and how participation in the congress and financial support will contribute to your academic and scientific career;
Statement of financial need (up to 1,500 characters), explaining why you require financial support;
Official proof of abstract submission to the 37^th CBV/21^st EVM 2026 issued by the congress website.

POSITIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

For the 37^th Brazilian Congress of Virology / 21^st Mercosur Meeting of Virology, at least twenty (20) Travel Grants* in the amount of R$760.00 (seven hundred and sixty reais) will be offered to undergraduate, Master’s, PhD students, or postdoctoral researchers of Brazilian nationality, as follows:

04 positions allocated to affirmative action for undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers affiliated with SBV (with 2026 membership dues paid) and linked to undergraduate or graduate programs at institutions located outside the Northeast region, specifically in the North, South, Southeast, or Central-West regions of Brazil. If there are no candidates to fill these positions, they will be reallocated to general competition.
04 positions allocated to affirmative action for Black, quilombola, Indigenous students, or persons with disabilities, affiliated with SBV (with 2026 membership dues paid) and linked to undergraduate or graduate programs at institutions located in the Northeast, North, Southeast, South, or Central-West regions of Brazil. If there are no candidates to fill these positions, they will be reallocated to general competition.
12 positions allocated to general competition for undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers affiliated with SBV (with 2026 membership dues paid), linked to undergraduate or graduate programs at institutions located in any Brazilian macro-region (North, Northeast, South, Southeast, and Central-West).

For the 37^th CBV/21^st EVM edition, a total of two (02) Travel Grants* in the amount of R$1,000.00 (one thousand reais) will be offered to undergraduate, Master’s, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals affiliated with institutions in Latin American countries, provided they are members in good standing with SBV (for the year 2026) or with SBV’s partner Latin American societies.

* IMPORTANT: Depending on the funds raised by the Brazilian Society of Virology, more than twenty (20) Brazilian candidates and two (2) candidates affiliated with institutions in Latin American countries may be awarded, even partially, in order to optimize the use of available resources.

Students and postdoctoral researchers who are part of the SBV Junior Board are not eligible to apply for the SBV Student/Post-Docs Travel Grants program.

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information and documents provided in the application form. If necessary, the distance between the candidate’s city of origin and Maceió will be used as a tie-breaking criterion.

RESULTS

Selected candidates will receive an email at the address provided during the application process by 11:59 PM on August 1, 2026, confirming their selection for the “SBV STUDENT/POST-DOC TRAVEL GRANT” program. Selected candidates must confirm their participation no later than August 8, 2026, via email: sbvirologia@gmail.com. In the event of no response or if the candidate is unable to attend the event, the grant will be reassigned to the next candidate, following the tie-breaking criteria described in the section “POSITIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA” of this call. Candidates selected in the second round of this call will receive an email at the address provided during the application process by 11:59 PM on August 17, 2026, confirming their selection for the “SBV STUDENT/POST-DOC TRAVEL GRANT” program. Candidates selected in the second round must confirm their participation no later than August 24, 2026, via email: sbvirologia@gmail.com. The final ranking will be published on the Brazilian Society of Virology website on September 17, 2026.

OBLIGATIONS OF SELECTED STUDENTS/RESEARCHERS

By applying to the program, the student/researcher automatically agrees to:

Allow the disclosure of their name during the announcement of the program results;
Present themselves at the Secretariat of the 37^th CBV/21^st EVM on November 21, 2026, in the afternoon, to receive the financial support and sign the corresponding receipt/document;
Participate fully in the 37^th CBV/21^st EVM;
Provide a testimonial to SBV for publication on its website and social media regarding the support received.

SCHEDULE

Date	Time	Stage
03/20/26	08h00	Applications open
07/20/26	23h59	Applications close
08/01/26	23h59	Results
08/08/26	23h59	Confirmation
08/17/26	23h59	Second call
08/24/26	23h59	Second call confirmation
09/17/26	23h59	Final results

We look forward to seeing you in Maceió in October 2026.
SBV Board – 2025–2026