The American Association for the Advancement of Science is accepting applications for financial support to attend and travel to the International Conference on Latest Trends in Biotechnology and Biodiversity (ICBB-2015) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from August 24-26, 2015. AAAS is supporting the airfare, lodging, and registration fees for Pakistani scientists affiliated with Pakistani institutions who could significantly benefit from attending the conference. Visas will be required to attend the conference.

The ICBB-2015 meeting will be the perfect platform for the researchers, scientists, professors, and students to exchange and discuss their ideas in the field of biotechnology and biodiversity. ICBB-2015 is anticipating around 500 participants around the globe and the three day conference will host plenary sessions, keynote speeches, poster and oral presentations. The main theme of the conference is "Biotechnology and Biodiversity: Research Beyond Imagination.” More information can be obtained from the conference website, http://scientificfuturegroup.com/icbb-2015/

Applicants should submit their applications for information travel support through our website portal, http://www.aaas.org/oisa/conferences, before 1 April 2015.

Applications should include:

Name and e-mail contact; Institution/University; CV in English, highlighting research- related experience and interest; A 250-word description in English about why you are interested in attending the

conference and how you plan to use the information learned after the conference; and A 250-word justification in English about why you are requesting travel assistance to

attend the workshop.

Applications will be considered ineligible if all requested information is not included. Applicants will be notified at least one month before the conference.

Questions should be directed to oisaconferences@aaas.org