Applications Opening Spring 2026
Be part of the movement shaping value-based healthcare by bringing patient voices to the centre of global dialogue.
At ICHOM we believe that patients, caregivers, and advocates must be present, not just represented, in conversations that shape the future of healthcare. The Patient Scholarship Fund exists to reduce barriers to participation and ensure a diverse range of lived experiences are part of the ICHOM Conference 2026 in Montréal, Canada, 7-9 December.
Applications for the 2026 Patient Scholarship Fund will open in Spring 2026. Watch this space for the announcement and details on how to apply.
Why Apply?
In 2024, our inaugural Patient Scholarship Fund raised $40,000 and supported 32 patients to attend the conference in Amsterdam. Thanks to this support, patient representation more than doubled — from 2 % to 5 % of total delegates.
This year we aim even higher. With your voice in the room, we are working toward increasing patient participation further and making the patient perspective an even stronger driver of outcomes-centred change.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from individuals who:
Applicants typically demonstrate involvement with clinical partners, research, advocacy, or community engagement in meaningful ways.
Please note: this programme is not open to employees of pharmaceutical or medical device companies.





What Support May Be Available
All support is provided in USD and is intended to make attendance feasible for patient voices who might otherwise face financial barriers