Overview

The world’s largest lung health conference, the World Conference on Lung Health, will take place at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark from 18-21 November 2025. The Union is pleased to offer 100 sponsored registrations for The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025 to civil society members, individuals involved in efforts to address lung health, and survivors of TB. Those who are presenting at the Community Connect programme will be given priority. Only individuals from low- and lower-middle-income countries (according to the World Bank classification) are invited to apply. Survivors of TB from all countries are invited to apply.

Minimum eligibility criteria:

Individuals from low- and lower-middle-income countries (according to the World Bank classification). Survivors of TB from all countries are invited to apply.

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Application Process

By the stated deadline (13 July), candidates must complete the application and submit:

1. A maximum of 500 words motivation letter, (formats accepted are PDF, .doc, and .docx or fill directly in the form) outlining the following:
   2025. Why they want to participate in the Union Conference 2025.
   2026. How their participation in the conference will benefit their organisation and/or community and/or their own personal/professional development.
2. A support/recommendation letter from a manager, colleague, or peer (formats accepted are PDF, .doc, and .docx).

The deadline for applying is 13 July by 23:59 CEST

Responsibilities of sponsored registration recipients:

• Contact the host country’s embassy in your country to inquire about travel requirements for the conference and to make the necessary arrangements for securing the required visa.
• Ensure to have a valid passport, which includes validity for at least six months after the return travel date and adequate number of pages for entering the country where the conference will be held.
• Share feedback and experiences with The Union reviewing team in the post-conference report
• Work with the Communications team to engage on social media during and after the conference (more details will be shared with successful applicants).

If you have any questions about the process, please contact scholarships.wclh@theunion.org

Guidelines for Scholarships for Presenters of Abstracts & Invited Symposia Speakers

Who is eligible to apply:

The Union is pleased to offer 10 full scholarships and 100 sponsored registrations for The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025 to presenters at the conference. Only individuals from low- and lower-middle-income countries (according to the World Bank classification) who would be unable to attend the conference without financial assistance are eligible to apply for support to cover some of their expenses to attend the Conference:

1. Full Scholarship (10 available): Available to presenters of abstracts and invited symposia speakers who are researchers. This includes conference registration, accommodation, and travel expenses;
2. Sponsored Registration (100 available): Available to presenters of abstracts and invited symposia speakers.

Please note that, given the limited number of scholarships available, submitters are strongly encouraged to seek additional sources of funding.

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Minimum eligibility criteria:

• Individuals from low- and lower-middle-income countries (according to the World Bank classification).
• Presenters at the Conference, specifically presenters of abstracts and invited symposia speakers.
• When applying for a full scholarship, be a researcher (involved in the production and publication of academic knowledge)

Submission process:

By the stated deadline (13 July), candidates must complete the submission and submit:

1. A maximum of 500 words motivation letter (formats accepted are PDF, .doc, and .docx or fill directly in the form), outlining the following:
2. Their current activities in lung health.
3. Their contribution to the conference.
4. Their plans for disseminating the knowledge you gain at the conference.
5. A support/recommendation letter from a manager, colleague, or peer (formats accepted are PDF, .doc, and .docx).

The deadline for applying is 13 July by 23:59 CEST.

Responsibilities of scholarship recipients:

• Contact the host country’s embassy in your country to inquire about travel requirements for the conference and to make the necessary arrangements for securing the required visa.
• Ensure to have a valid passport, which includes validity for at least six months after the return travel date and adequate number of pages for entering the country where the conference will be held.
• Full scholarship recipients: Researchers selected will be required to submit a report to The Union after the conference.
• Share feedback and experiences in the post-conference survey.
• Work with the Communications team to engage on social media during and after the conference (more details will be shared with successful applicants).

If you have any questions about the process, please contact scholarships.wclh@theunion.org

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