As part of AAAM’s commitment to scholarship, research, and fostering connections in the field of road safety, we are offering the support options below to eligible presenting authors to attend the 2026 Annual Conference to be held in La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica, from October 20–23, 2026.

*NEW IN 2026* LMIC Travel Stipend Criteria

Travel support is available for authors whose research has been accepted and invited for full paper, short communication and late-breaking presentation consideration at the AAAM 70th Annual Conference, to be held in La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica, October 20–23, 2026. To be eligible, recipients must currently reside in and travel to the conference from a Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank.

Stipend amounts of up to $1,000 USD per recipient are available. Actual stipend amounts will vary based on each applicant’s travel needs and financial burden, and funds are limited and distributed on a first come, first served basis. Final award amounts will be determined by the LMIC Special Interest Group Chair, in coordination with the AAAM office.

Funds will be provided via electronic transfer and reimbursed to the recipient following the conclusion of the conference. If for any reason, a recipient awarded a travel stipend is unable to travel to and present their research at the conference, the stipend will be forfeited.

To apply for the LMIC travel stipend, please click the link below to submit your application. The deadline to apply for funding is August 7, 2026.

LMIC Travel Stipend Application

This stipend cannot be rewarded in conjunction with any other funds, grants or awards offered by AAAM.

 
Student Travel Stipend Criteria

Travel support is available for student authors whose research has been accepted and invited for full paper or student symposium presentation consideration at the AAAM 70th Annual Conference, to be held in La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica, October 20–23, 2026. To be eligible, recipients must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited university and be no less than one year from degree completion.

Stipend amounts of up to $1,500 USD per recipient are available. Funds are limited and will be rewarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Final award amounts will be determined by the Student Program Subcommittee Chair, in coordination with the AAAM office.

Funds will be provided via electronic transfer and reimbursed to the recipient following the conclusion of the conference. If for any reason, a recipient awarded a travel stipend is unable to travel to and present their research at the conference, the stipend will be forfeited.

All eligible recipients will be contacted by the AAAM office and provided details for the next steps to receive the funds.

This stipend cannot be rewarded in conjunction with any other funds, grants, or awards offered by AAAM.

*NEW IN 2026* Student Registration Support

We are proud to support student engagement at the AAAM Annual Conference. To help make attendance more accessible, a limited number of registration support opportunities are available for eligible students.

Conference registration support is available for student authors whose late-breaking submissions are accepted and invited for presentation at the AAAM 70th Annual Conference, taking place in La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica, October 20–23, 2026.

To be eligible, recipients must be currently enrolled at an accredited university and be no less than one year from degree completion.

Up to ten (10) complimentary conference registrations (valued at $397 USD each) are available. Awards are limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with final determinations made by the Annual Program Subcommittee Chair in coordination with the AAAM office. Eligible recipients will be contacted directly by the AAAM office with next steps.

Complimentary registrations will be processed by the AAAM office. If a selected recipient is unable to attend and present, the award will be forfeited.

This support cannot be rewarded in conjunction with any other funds, grants, or awards offered by AAAM.