Conference Travel Grant
Conference Travel Grant supports students in STEM and quantitative fields with conference access and travel costs so they can share ideas, connect with colleagues and advance discussions in their disciplines.
Funder: Citadel Securities
Due Dates: NeurIPS 2026 applications closed | December 6–12, 2026 (NeurIPS conference)
Funding Amounts: Full-access conference pass, round-trip airfare, lodging, transportation vouchers and meal stipend
Summary: Supports students in quantitative and STEM fields to attend leading conferences, exchange ideas and connect with colleagues.
Key Information: Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree and attend in person.
Description
The Citadel Securities Conference Travel Grant supports rising talent in STEM by covering the costs of attending leading conferences around the world. The program focuses on students in mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, electrical engineering and other quantitative fields. It aims to help participants share ideas, connect with colleagues and advance discussions in their disciplines.
The program reflects the role conferences play in Citadel Securities’ research: understanding current problems and remaining at the forefront of relevant fields. Selection favors applicants who contribute through papers, posters or other active participation, alongside strong academic or professional backgrounds. Recipients receive conference access and travel support, and attend Citadel-hosted dinners and recruitment events at their chosen conference.
