One of the aims of the ICME congresses is to have a balanced representation of presenters and delegates from all over the world. Since ICME-8, a 10% levy on all ICME registrations is allocated to the ICME Solidarity Fund.
The Solidarity Fund provides grants to delegates from less affluent regions of the world to support and increase their participation in ICME congresses. Grants provide partial support with registration fees, accommodation and travel costs incurred in attending ICME-15.
Delegates from eligible countries who contribute to the Scientific Program of ICME-15 were eligible to apply for support from the Solidarity Fund. This includes members of Plenary Panels and Survey Teams, Invited Lecturers, Co-chairs and members of TSG Teams, Coordinators of Discussion Groups and Workshops, and delegates whose Paper or Poster is accepted for the program of a TSG.
Delegates from over 30 different countries have been provided with funding from the ICME-15 Solidarity Fund. We look forward to greeting these colleagues in Sydney in July.
