Osaka 2027 Global Participation Bursary
The Osaka 2027 Global Participation Bursary is a special initiative of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 31st IAPD Congress, taking place from 2–5 June 2027 in Osaka, Japan.
Established exclusively for Osaka 2027, this bursary aims to support young paediatric dentists, postgraduate students, residents and early-career professionals from economically disadvantaged countries, helping them participate in the Congress and share their scientific work with the international paediatric dentistry community.
The initiative seeks to encourage scientific exchange, promote geographical diversity and support the next generation of leaders in paediatric dentistry.
The IAPD sincerely thanks the Japanese Society of Paediatric Dentistry (JSPD) for its generous support in making the Osaka 2027 Global Participation Bursary possible.
Approximately 20 bursaries will be allocated. The final number of bursaries and total amount awarded may vary depending on the geographical distribution of successful applicants.
Successful applicants will receive:
Complimentary registration for the 31st IAPD Congress Osaka 2027.
Financial support towards travel and accommodation, based on their country or region of origin.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
Be 30 years of age or younger at the application deadline.
Be a citizen of an eligible country, as specified in the official list of eligible countries.
Be an IAPD member or agree to become a member before receiving the bursary.
Submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation at the 31st IAPD Congress Osaka 2027.
Be a paediatric dentist, paediatric dentistry resident, postgraduate student or other early-career professional committed to a career in paediatric dentistry.
Priority will be given to applicants who have never previously attended an IAPD Congress.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
A completed bursary application form.
An abstract for an oral or poster presentation at the Congress.
A personal statement outlining their motivation for applying and future career aspirations.
A letter of recommendation from their head of department, supervisor or institution.
Where applicable, other acceptable evidence of working in children’s oral health, such as private practice.
Selection Criteria
Eligible applications will be assessed according to:
Scientific merit of the submitted abstract.
The applicant’s future potential.
Personal statement and motivation.
Letter of recommendation.
Expected contribution to paediatric dentistry.
Geographical diversity.
The selection process aims to promote fair geographical representation. In principle, the highest-ranked eligible applicant from each country who meets the minimum selection standard will be considered in the first round. Further rounds may be conducted to allocate the remaining bursaries.
Responsibilities of Successful Applicants
Bursary recipients will be expected to:
Attend the 31st IAPD Congress in Osaka.
Present their accepted scientific work at the Congress.
Participate in designated Congress activities, if requested.
Be present at the Congress to receive the bursary.
Submit a brief report following the Congress.
Important Information
The bursary will be paid during the 31st IAPD Congress Osaka 2027. Further information regarding payment arrangements will be provided to successful applicants.
Please note: Applicants may submit only ONE ABSTRACT/ESSAY/PROJECT for consideration for ONE IAPD Congress award or bursary. If several opportunities are of interest, please select the one most applicable to you.
Applications
Application details and deadlines will be announced.
For further information, please contact the IAPD Secretariat at [email protected].
An initiative of the Osaka 2027 Local Organising Committee, with the support of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry.