Application for Conference Financial Assistance Form

2026 - Conference Financial Assistance Application Form

Please complete this form to apply for financial assistance to attend the SAARMSTE 2026 Conference, taking place at the University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road Campus, South Africa.

By submitting this form, you:
• Confirm that all information provided in this application is true and correct
• Acknowledge that bursaries cover conference registration fees only — all other expenses, including travel and accommodation, are your own responsibility
• Agree that, if awarded a bursary, you will submit a brief article (10–15 lines) reflecting on your experience at the Conference by the end of January 2026. This may be published on the SAARMSTE website.

Title

Surname

Name(s)

Institution/ Organisation

Postal Address

Telephone Number

Mobile Number

Email address

Supervisor’s name (or state NOT APPLICABLE)

In order to eligible for assistance, you will need to answer "Yes" to the following 4 questions.

1) Will this be your first attendance at a SAARMSTE Conference?

2) Have you submitted a long or short paper for the Conference? (Attach below)

3) Are you the first author who is presenting the paper at the Conference?

4) Are you unable to obtain funding from your institution to attend the Conference?

Are you a full time/part time registered student at a university/institution?

If "Yes", please provide the following details:

- Name of University/Institution
- Degree for which registered
- Year of study
- Name and contact details of supervisor

(or state NOT APPLICABLE)

Are you a full time/part time academic member of staff of a university/institution?

If "Yes", please provide the following details:

- Name of University/Institution
- Department
- Number of years at university/institution
- Name and contact details of Head of Department

(or state NOT APPLICABLE)

Motivation (Max 350 words)

Upload a signed letter from your supervisor or Head of Department which includes a statement of adequate progress in your studies/ employment and a declaration that there are no other avenues for financial support from your university / institution.

Upload a copy of your paper submission for SAARMSTE 2026.