HIV Persistence 2026 is dedicated to providing scholarships to under-represented individuals, including women, and delegates from developing countries. Scholarships are also provided to young investigators, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows as funding permits. To be eligible for the Young Investigator's scholarships, one should be 35 years of age or younger and either be a current Master/PhD student or have obtained a MD/PhD degree in the last five years.

An emphasis will be placed on early-stage investigators, and scholarships will be available based on available conference funds.

An emphasis for scholarships will be in the following categories:

• 35 years of age or younger

• Current Master/PhD student or have obtained a MD/PhD degree in the last five years

• Identify as an underrepresented individual or minority

• Women

• From a developing country

Conference registration will open on May 1st, 2026