We value the importance of student participation in the conference for their professional, educational, and research growth. Introducing the ACNS Student Travel Grant, we aim to assist students with demonstrated financial need.
The grant enables more students to attend the ACNS conference and actively engage in activities like poster presentations and technical sessions.
We encourage interested students to apply for this program. Successful applicants will receive in-kind support (flight tickets and accommodation up to $1500, and free registration), enabling them to make necessary arrangements to attend the conference.
Eligibility
The grant is available for students who wish to attend ACNS 2024 and would not be able without the grant. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
- The student must demonstrate that they cannot attend the conference without the support provided by this program (as confirmed in a letter from the student’s advisor).
- The student should either a) Not be a co-author in any paper of the conference, or b) Be a co-author in a paper of the conference but someone else is coming to present the paper, paying for the registration of the paper and their own travel expenses.
- Preference will be given to Ph.D. students.
- The applicant must be a student at the time of application.
- Applicants participating in the poster session are welcome to submit the student grant application.
Evaluation Committee
The evaluation of the ACNS Student Travel Grant will be overseen by the Student Travel Grant Chair, Lilas Alrahis, who will then seek approval from the ACNS Executive Committee. To maintain the program’s integrity, any potential conflicts of interest, whether actual or perceived, between committee members and applicants will be effectively managed.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on the following evaluation criteria:
- Demonstrated need and lack of alternatives: The committee will assess the financial need of the applicant and their inability to attend the conference without the support provided by the program.
- Opportunity to improve conference diversity: The committee will consider how the attendance of the applicant will contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of the conference.
- Benefits to the student: The committee will evaluate the potential benefits of attending the conference for the student’s professional, educational, and research development.
Application Form
To apply for the ACNS Student Travel Grant, please click on the following link to access the application form: ACNS 2024 Student Travel Grant Application
Please ensure that you provide all the required information and submit a letter of support from your advisor on institutional letterhead.
Application Required Documents
To complete the ACNS Student Travel Grant application, please make sure to include the following documents:
- Current Resume/CV: Attach a copy of your updated resume or curriculum vitae.
- Letter of Support: A letter from your advisor or the department/program chair is mandatory. The letter must be on official letterhead and affirm that you require support to attend the conference, stating that no other sources of support are available. It is beneficial to include additional background material, such as details about your research progress and the specific benefits you will gain from attending the conference. Please ensure that the letter is in PDF format.
Please note that by submitting your application, you consent to the possibility of your name and institution being shared on the ACNS website alongside other grant recipients.
Application Deadlines
Deadline for applications: 15th Jan 2024 (AoE) 20th Jan 2024 (AoE)
Accepted Applications
If your application is accepted, it indicates that you will receive support to attend the conference. Our team will handle the flight booking process and will contact you with instructions on how to proceed. If you require a visa, we can assist you by providing an invitation letter to support your visa application, but visa costs will not be covered (only flight, accommodation, and registration is covered)
For Further Information
If you have any questions or need further information about the ACNS Student Travel Grant or the contents of this page, please feel free to email us at lma387@nyu.edu.
Thank you for your interest in the ACNS Student Travel Grant.
Lilas Alrahis
ACNS 2024 Student Travel Grant Chair
