The 25th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies

“Quality-of-Life From Aristotle to the Present” 

23–27 August 2027 • Athens, Greece

Panteion University / KEPE

ISQOLS 2027 Move the Plane Education Grants & Scholarships

Supporting the Next Generation of Quality-of-Life Researchers to attend the ISQOLS 2027 Summer School (TBD, pre-conference) and 25th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies 23–27 August 2027 | Athens, Greece Panteion University / KEPE

What Does the Education Grant Include?

Selected recipients may receive:

• Complimentary ISQOLS 2027 Annual Conference registration, providing access to conference sessions, presentations, and networking opportunities.

• Travel stipends to help offset the costs of attending the ISQOLS 2027 summer school (TBD) and conference in Athens, Greece.

Travel stipends will be determined based on available funding, applicants' geographic locations, demonstrated financial need, and anticipated travel expenses.

ISQOLS hopes to support 10 student scholars through this initiative. The final number of awards and amount of financial assistance will depend on funds raised through the Move the Plane campaign and other available resources.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applications are welcome from students and early-career researchers working in quality-of-life studies, happiness, well-being, and related fields.

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. Be a student or early-career researcher, from doctoral student through the early untenured career stage.

2. Have submitted an abstract for an oral or poster presentation at the ISQOLS 2027 Annual Conference.

3. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance to participate in the conference.

Selection Priorities

As the Move the Plane campaign is specifically designed to expand opportunities for scholars facing financial and geographic barriers, priority will be given to:

• Students and emerging scholars from developing countries, particularly those with limited access to institutional travel funding.

• Active ISQOLS student members from developing countries.

• Applicants demonstrating significant financial need.

• Applicants whose submitted research contributions demonstrate academic merit and relevance to quality-of-life studies.

Applicants from all countries who meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply. However, the primary objective of the Move the Plane campaign is to support student scholars from developing countries.

Not yet an ISQOLS member? Learn more about student membership at isqols.org/join.

Important Dates

Important: Applicants must submit their conference abstract and their Move the Plane Education Grant application by 15 January 2027.

Read the Call for Submissions Details

Apply for a 2027 Move the Plane Education Grant

Are you an emerging scholar hoping to present your research in Athens?

We encourage eligible students and early-career researchers, particularly those from developing countries, to apply for financial support through the ISQOLS 2027 Move the Plane Education Grant Program.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2027

APPLY FOR THE EDUCATION GRANT

We look forward to welcoming a diverse and vibrant community of emerging scholars to Athens in August 2027!

Application Review & Selection

Applications will be reviewed based on the following considerations:

• Academic merit: The quality and relevance of the applicant's submitted conference abstract, as evaluated through the conference's scientific review process.

• Financial need: The extent to which financial support would enable participation in the conference.

• Geographic representation: Priority for applicants from developing countries, with consideration given to broad international participation.

• Career development: The potential benefit of conference participation for the applicant's academic and professional development.

• ISQOLS membership: Priority consideration for active student members.

ISQOLS seeks to support a diverse group of promising emerging scholars and encourage participation from countries and institutions that may otherwise be underrepresented at international academic conferences.

Important Information for Applicants

• Education grants are competitive and limited.

• All grants are subject to the availability of funds raised through the Move the Plane campaign and other available ISQOLS resources.

• The goal is to support 10 scholars, but the number of awards may change depending on available funding.

• Travel stipends may cover only a portion of actual travel expenses.

• Applicants are responsible for securing any required visas and travel documentation.

• Grant recipients will receive further instructions regarding complimentary registration and travel stipend arrangements.

• Submission of an application does not guarantee financial support.

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Contact

Questions? Please contact: office@isqols.org

Organization Information:

ISQOLS: The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) is an international society whose purpose is to promote and encourage research in the field of quality-of-life (QOL) studies. Established in 1995 by a group of academic colleagues who have long engaged in quality-of-life research, ISQOLS became an interdisciplinary and professional home that binds scientists doing quality of life or well-being research in the basic and applied social and behavioral sciences.