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Call for 2026 HBIC Award Applications

By 5 January 2026August 20th, 2026No Comments

We are excited to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Health and Behavior International Collaborative (HBIC) Award!

The purpose of the award is to facilitate a mentorship collaboration with an international laboratory or research group under the guidance of an identified international mentor.

In 2026, six US$3,000 awards will be given sponsored by ISBM, SfHP, SBM, DGVM, ASBHM, or IBTN/CBITN.

Applications are due March 9, 2026.

Information for applicants: https://ibtnetwork.org/training-initiatives/hbic-award-overview/

Information for mentors: https://ibtnetwork.org/training-initiatives/hbic-award-overview/hbic-award-potential-mentors/

Allison Marziliano

Allison Marziliano, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in New York City, USA. Dr. Marziliano's research examines how physical illness impacts relationships, in addition to social isolation and loneliness. She has examined these constructs in several groups, including women with osteoporosis-related bone fractures and head and neck cancer survivors.