Travel grants are intended to provide financial assistance for our members of categories 1 & 2 to participate in our meetings.

Selection Criteria

As much as we would like to accommodate as many members as possible, our budget is very limited and we are not able to meet every request. Therefore, we have to create a list of criteria for selecting grantees. 

If we receive more applications than the budget allows, then we select candidates on the basis of access to opportunities, motivation and potential contribution to the meeting.

We encourage members to apply with environmentally friendly travel options whenever possible, following the IETM Environmental Sustainability policy. However, air travel will be equally considered if there are no alternative options.

​​​​​​What do the grants cover?

The grants can cover up to 75% of the travel expenses in connection to the meeting, including airport transfers by public transport. The grants do not cover per diem, visa or local transport expenses (taxi, bus, etc.).

The grant also includes shared accommodation for the duration of the meeting.

Please note that travel grantees will likely have to share a twin room or a shared apartment. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or remarks that may help us in allocating your accommodation. Health and personal well-being issues will be taken into account to the extent of our capacity. 

Who can apply?

Our travel grants are reserved for IETM members only. Regardless of the country where you are based, you must fit the following criteria:

• You or your organisation have been a member of IETM for at least one year;
• You belong to the membership category 1 or 2: the annual turnover of your organisation or your freelance activities does not exceed 100,000 euros (check your membership here);
• You have already settled your membership fee for the ongoing year.

How does it work?

The grantees are responsible for booking their own travel, which will be partly refunded after the meeting upon receipt of the grant report. The nights of accommodation covered by the grant will be booked and paid directly by us. If you decide to stay longer, you will have to make the arrangements yourself.

Please note that a travel grant is only offered to one person per organisation. If two or more people working for the same organisation wish to apply for a travel grant to attend the meeting, they must share one grant.

Applications for the IETM travel grants are now closed.

Deadline: Friday 5 July 2024 at 17:00 CEST.

Please note:

• Carefully fill out the amount and details costs field, as well as your environmental travel challenges.
• Make sure to elaborate on the motivation section of the form – your motivation to attend the meeting will be the main criteria for selection. 
• Any extra information that might help us better understand your situation is welcome.