Awards and Travel Grants

Science Awards

There will be the following awards for outstanding early-career presentations at ICRAV

  • Analytical Award - $USD 500

  • Veterinary Award - $USD 500

  • Poster Award - $USD 500

Applicant eligibility criteria for Science Awards

  • A full or associate/affiliate member of the IGSRV or AORC

  • A presenting author of an accepted oral or poster presentation at ICRAV 2026

  • Attending ICRAV 2026 in full

  • No age restriction, however:

    • Veterinary applicants appointed within five years to a full-time regulatory position

    • Analyst applicants with less than 5 years’ experience as a Racing Chemist

  • Having not attended more than one ICRAV in the past

To apply, please upload a document addressing the eligibility criteria.

Travel Grants

We offer a number of Travel Grants for both Analysts and Veterinarians, to assist IGSRV and AORC members to attend the ICRAV.

Travel Grants will be to a value of $USD 2,000 which will go towards paying full conference registration, and a contribution towards accommodation.

Applicant eligibility criteria for Travel Grants:

  • A full or associate/affiliate member of the IGSRV or AORC

  • A presenting author of an accepted oral or poster presentation at ICRAV 2026

  • Attending ICRAV 2026 in full

  • Resides outside the host city

  • Having not attended more than one ICRAV in the past

  • No age restriction

To apply, please upload a document addressing the eligibility criteria and detailing why you need, and how you would benefit from, an ICRAV Travel Grant.

Note: Previous recipients of Science Awards or Travel Grants are not eligible to apply.