Following a careful review of all applications for a GIN2026 Conference and Travel Grant Award, the GIN Board have selected Balendra Pratap Singh (King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India), Lili Zeidan (American University of Beirut, Lebanon), and Alvin Lontum (eBASE, Cameroon, Africa) as this year’s recipients.
The GIN Conference & Travel Grant has existed since 2011, in recognition that financial barriers may prevent some members from participating in our annual conference. The grant covers key expenses such as travel, accommodation, and registration fees, allowing recipients to fully engage with the conference programme, network with peers, and share insights from their local contexts. Awardees for 2026 hail from a range of countries and disciplines, bringing fresh perspectives and valuable contributions to the discussions.
This GIN Conference and Travel Grant is part of our ongoing work to promote global equity and accessibility. Our aim is to make the Conference as accessible as possible while actively supporting diversity and inclusiveness, by providing funding to help members cover conference attendance related costs so they can attend the annual conference, present their work, network, and take part in this key event in the guideline community. As a small charity, our funds are limited and may vary from year to year. However, we are committed to offering meaningful support to eligible members so they can benefit fully from the conference experience.
More about our GIN2026 Awardees
Balendra Pratap Singh, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India
Dr Singh is working as Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics, King George’s Medical University, and Director of the Cochrane India affiliate centre at KGMU, Lucknow, India. He is serving as Chair of the Cochrane Geographic Groups Executive for the year 2026. He currently serves as the Principal Investigator of the Technical Resource Centre at KGMU, funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), New Delhi, for preparing evidence syntheses on various topics and conducting training courses. His major areas of interest include evidence synthesis and implementation, innovation, clinical trials, and research methodology. He has authored 102 publications, including 8 Cochrane reviews, and holds 6 patents and 4 copyrights. He serves on the editorial boards of several international journals in his speciality, including The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Journal of Prosthodontics. His recognitions include the Best Clinical Research Award from the International College of Prosthodontists, Fellowship of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS), the Indian Council of Medical Research International Fellowship at the University of Montreal, Canada, the UK India Education and Research Initiative Fellowship at King’s College London, and the JIPS RCT Competition Award in 2021.
Lili Zeidan, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Ms. Lili Zeidan is a researcher at the AUB GRADE Center. She holds a Master of Public Health in Health Management and Policy from the American University of Beirut (AUB). Her research interests include guideline development methods, stakeholder engagement, collaborative approaches, and quality improvement.
Alvin Lontum, eBASE Africa, Cameroon
Alvin Lontum Ndzewiyi is a dedicated health researcher with a growing focus on evidence-based practice and global health. He is currently engaged in a systematic review on human papillomavirus (HPV), reflecting his strong interest in infectious diseases and prevention strategies. Alvin works within a collaborative professional environment under the leadership of Ngem Bedes Yong and Mbah Patrick Okwen, contributing to research and knowledge translation initiatives. He is committed to advancing high-quality clinical guidelines and actively engaging with international platforms such as the Guidelines International Network. Alvin is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through rigorous research and multidisciplinary collaboration.
We look forward to seeing you at GIN2026!