Description

The USENIX Association’s Conference Grant Programs support participation in advanced computing events through student and professional attendance grants. These grants cover conference registration and contribute toward travel and accommodation expenses, rather than funding research projects. Student grants serve full-time students at accredited institutions, while professional grants support computer scientists and practitioners who experience adversity that makes conference attendance difficult.

The programs aim to make USENIX events accessible to people with financial need or other barriers to participation. Professional applicants may come from academia or industry, including postdoctoral researchers, early-career professionals with limited funding, and unemployed practitioners. Grant availability depends on the event and financial support from sponsors, donors, and other sources. Student funding is strictly limited, and assistance is not guaranteed to speakers or other participants.