Become an IAS 2025 Young Leader
Are you registered to attend IAS 2025 in person and aged 26 or under? You can become an IAS 2025 Young Leader!
About the IAS 2025 Young Leaders Programme
The Young Leaders Programme is offered at the International AIDS Conference and IAS Conference on HIV Science for young people living with HIV, young activists and young researchers to strengthen networking, research and advocacy skills.
IAS 2025 Young Leaders Programme
Young Leaders will benefit from a dedicated and tailored curriculum at IAS 2025 and beyond. It will include:
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Meetings with leading scientists, researchers and advocates, including IAS 2025 featured speakers and IAS leaders
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Innovation workshop to develop new ideas with other young people
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One-on-one career forum to discuss individual career pathways in the field of HIV
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Networking with other young people living with HIV, young activists and young researchers
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For more information, please consult the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Applications
Apply to become an IAS 2025 Young Leader through your conference profile.
Please note that only IAS 2025 in-person registered delegates aged 26 or under are eligible for the IAS 2025 Young Leaders Programme.
The deadline for applications is Monday, 5 May, at 23:59 CEST.
FAQs
What is the Young Leaders Programme?
The Young Leaders Programme is offered at the International AIDS Conference and IAS Conference on HIV Science for young people living with HIV, young activists and young researchers to strengthen networking, research and advocacy skills.
What are the benefits of being an IAS 2025 Young Leader?
Successful applicants will benefit from a dedicated and tailored curriculum at IAS 2025 and beyond. It will include:
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Meetings with leading scientists, researchers and advocates, including IAS 2025 featured speakers and IAS leaders
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Innovation workshop to develop new ideas with other young people
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One-on-one career forum to discuss individual career pathways in the field of HIV
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Networking with other young people living with HIV, young activists and young researchers
What are the selection criteria?
The IAS 2025 Young Leaders Programme is open to all in-person registered delegates aged 26 or under at the time of the conference.
Young Leaders must have a good working knowledge of English.
Applicants will be selected based on the strength of their application while ensuring diversity of representation.
How many Young Leaders will be selected?
As for IAS 2023, we aim to select 25-30 Young Leaders for IAS 2025.
How do I apply for the IAS 2025 Young Leaders Programme?
Applications opened on Thursday, 3 April, and can be made through your conference profile.
To apply, please ensure that you complete and submit the online application form available through your conference profile no later than Monday, 5 May, at 23:59 CEST.
Will I receive any funding to be a Young Leader?
The IAS 2025 Young Leaders Programme is open to in-person registered delegates only. Young Leaders are therefore expected to already be funding their own attendance of IAS 2025 or be a scholarship recipient.
Where can I direct additional questions?
Please direct any enquiries not addressed in these FAQs to YouthHub@iasociety.org.