To support international researchers participating in ICDM 2026, travel grants will be awarded to selected applicants who submit outstanding abstracts.
Recipients will be selected by the Scientific Program Committee based on the quality of submitted abstracts.
Travel grants are available only to applicants who meet all eligibility requirements and present their work in person in Seoul.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Overseas abstract presenters under the age of 45 (including Korean nationals residing abroad or affiliated with overseas institutions)
• Applicants who applied for the Travel Grant at the time of abstract submission
• Applicants who have completed registration with full payment
• In-person presentation at ICDM 2026 is mandatory

* Please note that travel grant applications will not be accepted during the late-breaking period.

Funding

Travel grants will be provided in Korean Won (KRW) cash only (no other currencies or payment methods).

Approximately 500 recipients will be selected.
The grant will be provided onsite at the congress venue.

Required Documents for Collection

Important Notice

• ✔ Submission Period for Documents No. 4 and No. 5: August 24 (Mon) ~ September 17 (Thu), 2026
  • > On-site submission will NOT be accepted after the submission deadline.
  • > To receive the full travel grant amount under the Korea Tax Treaty, both required tax documents must be submitted in advance. If either document is not submitted, a 22% Korean withholding tax (20% income tax and 2% local income tax) will be applied in accordance with the revised Korean tax regulations effective January 1, 2026.
  • > Please note that the issuance period for a Tax Residency Certificate may vary by country and may take approximately 1 to 3 weeks.
  • > Detailed instructions for document submission will be provided to selected Travel Grant recipients.
  • > Estimated Travel Grant Amount After 22% Tax Withholding
    • Asia & Oceania: KRW 390,000 (Original amount: KRW 500,000)
    • Outside Asia & Oceania: KRW 546,000 (Original amount: KRW 700,000)
• ✔ Submitted documents may be retained for tax compliance purposes.

Collection Policy

• Travel grants must be collected in person by the presenting author after completing the oral or poster presentation.
• Proxy or delegated collection is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.
• Travel grants will only be distributed onsite during the congress period.
• Bank transfer, remittance, or post-congress collection is not available.

Application Method

Applicants must select “Apply for Travel Grant” during abstract submission and provide the required information, including age, nationality, and passport copy.

Notification of Results

The Secretariat will notify applicants of the selection results by email after review by the Scientific Program Committee.
Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified. We kindly ask for your patience until the official notification is released.