Grants for
participants from non-affluent countries
It is one of the aims of the ICME congresses to have a balanced representation
from all over the world among the presenters as well as among the general
participants. In order to achieve this goal ICMI has instigated a general
policy of forming a solidarity fund established by setting aside 10% of
the registration fees for grants. These grants assist delegates from non-affluent
countries to attend the ICMEs.
An autonomous and anonymous Grants Committee has distributed
the funds amongst the successful applicants. Priority has been given to
applicants from non-affluent countries that contributed to the scientific
programme and to participants who were expected to be the only representatives
from their part of the world. Grants were given as partial support
to registration fee, accommodation, meals and/or travel costs. All
potential applicants were advised to apply for funding from other sources
as well.