8th ISRV School of Respiratory Viruses 2027 in Ghana

Participants must be available to attend the complete in-person programme from 10–14 May 2027.

Registration Fees and Accommodation

The organizers offer reduced registration rates for participants based in countries classified by the World Bank as low-income, lower-middle-income or upper-middle-income economies. Standard rates apply to participants based in high-income economies. The applicable rate is based on the country where an applicant currently works or studies, not nationality.

The published registration options are:

• Residential — shared twin room: £150 reduced rate or £650 standard rate.
• Residential — single occupancy: £500 reduced rate or £1,000 standard rate.
• Non-residential / registration only: £100 reduced rate or £400 standard rate.

The standard residential package includes the five-day programme, six nights of accommodation in a shared twin room, breakfast at the designated hotel, lunch and daytime refreshments, programme-related transport between designated accommodation and the venue, scheduled activities, the closing dinner, learning materials and a certificate of completion/continued professional development.

Single occupancy is an optional upgrade subject to availability. The non-residential option does not include accommodation or routine daily transport to the venue.

Applicants should review the official registration terms carefully before applying, as individual expenses and the package covered depend on the registration option selected.

Financial Support and Scholarship Assistance

Limited financial support is available for applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate. This is not an automatically awarded full scholarship, and applicants should not assume that all expenses will be covered.

Depending on available funding and individual circumstances, assistance may contribute towards registration fees, accommodation, full or partial return economy travel to Accra, and eligible subsistence expenses. Supported non-residential places may also be available.

Applicants can request financial assistance through the same Expression of Interest and Scholarship Application process. They should explain what support they genuinely need and whether they, their institution, employer or another organization can contribute to the cost.

Travel assistance, registration support and accommodation assistance are considered separately. The final award may differ from the amount or type of assistance requested, and financial support is not guaranteed.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online Expression of Interest and Scholarship Application before the deadline.

The application requires a statement of up to 500 words explaining why the applicant wants to attend and how participation would benefit their work, research or professional development. Applicants should also explain how they expect to use or share what they learn.

A one-page A4 letter of support from a supervisor, line manager, senior colleague or another appropriate senior professional familiar with the applicant’s work is required. The letter should describe the applicant’s background, relevant interests and potential benefit from attending, and include the supporting person's name, position, institution or organization, and contact details.

Applicants may optionally submit one research abstract in English. The title must not exceed 25 words and the main abstract must not exceed 300 words. An abstract is not compulsory, and applicants will not be disadvantaged for omitting it. Applicants who submit an abstract and are selected will be asked to prepare a poster for presentation at the School.

There is no payment required to submit the application. Any applicable registration fee is handled after selection, according to the formal offer and registration instructions.

Important Dates

• Applications opened: 12 October 2026.
• Application deadline: 30 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
• Applicants notified of the outcome: By 31 January 2027.
• Registration and payment deadline for successful applicants: 28 February 2027.
• School dates: 10–14 May 2027.
• Venue: Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.

Applicants should not make non-refundable travel or accommodation bookings before receiving a formal offer and the relevant instructions from ISRV.