CRA Early Career Awards
The CRA Early Career Awards recognize early-career computing researchers for impactful research and leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field.
Funder: Computing Research Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Nomination submission deadline (including supporter letters) (projected)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary prize specified; one award each for the Anita Borg and Skip Ellis categories annually.
Summary: Honors early-career researchers in computing for impactful research and leadership with a strong emphasis on broadening participation and advancing diversity.
Key Information: Nominee must be at most 8 years post-Ph.D. and based in the US, its territories, or Canada.
Description
The CRA Early Career Awards recognize early-career individuals in computing research who have demonstrated the potential for impactful contributions and leadership in their field, with a significant commitment to broadening participation and improving access, opportunities, and experiences for all people in computing research and education. Each year, two honors are awarded: the CRA Anita Borg Early Career Award (for advancing the experience of women in computing) and the CRA Skip Ellis Early Career Award (for increasing participation of marginalized groups in computing). Recipients are selected based on research achievements and service towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in computing research and education.
