{"id":651,"date":"2026-06-16T09:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T09:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/?page_id=651"},"modified":"2026-08-11T09:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T09:22:28","slug":"bursaries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/conference-2027\/bursaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Bursaries<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">The conference has a limited number of bursaries on offer to help scholars attend the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">The bursaries include the conference registration fee and a contribution to the applicant&#8217;s travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">If you have any questions or queries about the bursaries, please do not hesitate to contact the organizing committee: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">railimage.abo(a)gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-font-family\"><strong>Eligibilty<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">The bursaries are intended to support scholars who otherwise find it difficult to attend the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Only scholars who have had a paper proposal accepted for the conference can apply. The paper must also be presented at the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-font-family\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Should you wish to apply for a bursary, please send your application to the conference organizers (railimage.abo(a)gmail.com).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Deadline: <strong>15 December 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Your application should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Contact details (name, address, email, telephone no.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Affiliation (current academic status, position)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Title of accepted paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Motivational letter (max. 500 words) which explains the rationale for the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">A well-justified estimate of the travel expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-font-family\"><strong>Decision<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Applications are assessed by the conference organizers. Bursaries are awarded based on the quality of the paper proposal and the information provided in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">A decision on the application will be forwarded no later than <strong>31 December 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7c284ff4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/CfP_RAILIMAGE-Conference-2027-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>Call for Papers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/conference-2027\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/conference-2027\/program\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/conference-2027\/keynotes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>Keynotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-daa495ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/conference-2027\/travel-and-accommodation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>Travel and Accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/conference-2027\/bursaries\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>Bursaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.visitturku.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>About Turku<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abo.fi\/en\/about-abo-akademi-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs2.abo.fi\/railimage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2026\/02\/railway-icon-e1771333410797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><strong>About \u00c5bo Akademi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bursaries The conference has a limited number of bursaries on offer to help scholars attend the conference. The bursaries include the conference registration fee and a contribution to the applicant&#8217;s travel expenses. 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