The 2026 Next Generation Travel Award from the Hydrocephalus Association supports early career hydrocephalus researchers to present and connect at the HA Connect National Conference.
Funder: Hydrocephalus Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 (regional) or $1,500 (national) per award; approx. 10 awards; covers travel, hotel, and full conference registration.
Summary: Supports early career hydrocephalus researchers to attend the biennial HA Connect National Conference and engage with the patient and scientific community.
Key Information: Membership in the Hydrocephalus Association Network for Discovery Science (HANDS) is required but free.
The Next Generation Travel Award, offered by the Hydrocephalus Association, provides funding for early career researchers to attend the biennial National Conference on Hydrocephalus (HA Connect). The award aims to foster direct engagement between researchers, clinicians, patients, and families, enhancing both scientific understanding and community connection in the field of hydrocephalus. Recipients are expected to participate fully in the conference, present their research in both oral and poster formats, and become active members of the Hydrocephalus Association Network for Discovery Science (HANDS).