Deadline: 30 April 2025
The World Health Summit will be offering travel and accommodation stipends for up to fifteen individuals from low- and middle-income countries and lived experience voices to participate in the World Health Summit in Berlin, October 12-14, 2025.
For Participants from Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Individuals with Lived Experience
Event Dates: October 12–14, 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2025, at 11:45 PM CEST
Early application is encouraged as the process may close once slots are filled.
What the Stipend Covers:
- Roundtrip economy-class airfare to and from Berlin (booked and paid directly by WHS)
- Hotel accommodation for 4 nights (October 11–15) near the WHS venue, including breakfast
- Full registration for the World Health Summit 2025 (includes food and beverages)
- Reimbursement of up to 200 EUR for local transport in Berlin
- Reimbursement of up to 200 EUR for visa and passport costs
- Invitation to the Kick-Off Reception on October 11, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Be a national and current resident of a low- or middle-income country (per World Bank 2024–2025 classification) or bring a valuable lived experience perspective relevant to the WHS 2025 program
- Submit a complete application including:
- Personal details (nationality and residence)
- Letter of motivation (1–2 pages, font size 11)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of engagement in global health (e.g., job, advocacy work, or recommendation letter)
- Proof of English proficiency (conference will be held in English)
- Be eligible for a short-term Schengen visa
Application Process:
- Apply through the official online application form
- Selected individuals will be contacted via email
- If a chosen applicant declines, a waitlisted candidate will be offered the spot
Additional Notes:
- Selection is based on application quality and completeness; if applications exceed available slots, a lottery system may be used to ensure regional diversity
- Selected recipients must apply for their visa promptly; WHS will assist with documentation
- The stipend does not cover additional hotel expenses (e.g., minibar, room sharing) or travel insurance
- Stipend recipients will not be speakers but may attend all open sessions
- Selected recipients are expected to contribute content (written, video, or social media posts) and complete a post-conference evaluation survey
For further details or application please see the program’s website.
