• Application to WCTR 2026 Bursary Awards

  • The World Conference for Transport Research Society (WCTRS) and Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) are pleased to announce bursary awards to support students and researchers from lower-middle and low-income economies.
    These awards are intended to facilitate participation and presentation at the upcoming WCTR Conference in Toulouse.
  • Eligibility and selection
    Bursaries are available to students and researchers currently affiliated with institutions in countries classified by the World Bank classification as lower-middle or low-income economies.

    Awards will be granted based on:
    • Paper Quality: High marks from the conference review process.
    • Submission Order: Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Financial Need: As justified in the application.

    The final number of awards is subject to the volume of deserving applications and available conference funding. All applications will be reviewed by a dedicated selection committee.

    Award Details
    • Requirements: Recipients must attend in person to present their paper at Toulouse Capitole University, July 6–10, 2026.
    • Amount: Each recipient will receive a minimum refund of 600 Euros following the conference. The final amount may be adjusted based on the recipient's geographical location.
    • Recognition: Recipients will receive an official bursary certificate during the closing ceremony.
    • Publication: Papers associated with a bursary remain eligible for publication in partner journals or Procedia (Elsevier), subject to standard review procedures.

    Application Requirements
    Please submit the following documents via the application below no later than March 30, 2026:
    1. Cover Letter (max 500 words): Must include the Paper ID, a justification of why the work merits the award, the reasons for seeking financial support, and a statement confirming adherence to the award terms.
    2. Institutional Proof: A certificate of employment or a bona fide student certificate, including a brief justification for financial support.
    3. Identification: A copy of a valid photo ID.

  • Participant information

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  • TYPE OF PRESENTATION

  • Cover Letter

    Cover Letter (max 500 words): Must include the Paper ID, a justification of why the work merits the award, the reasons for seeking financial support, and a statement confirming adherence to the award terms.

  • Institutional Proof

    A certificate of employment or a bona fide student certificate, including a brief justification for financial support.

  • Identification

    Please provide a copy of a valid photo ID.

  • Bank Details

    Please provide your official bank details from your bank.
    The bank account details (or RIB) will be used to process the award payment if you are selected.
    • If applicable, please provide the details of the intermediary bank:
  • Please note that, if you are selected, the bursary award will be paid after the congress, upon verification of the candidate’s attendance.
    Applying for the bursary does not constitute registration, and candidates are responsible for registering and paying the registration fee, should they wish to attend the congress.