ATC 2026 offers limited attendance grants for full-time undergraduate and graduate students in computing-related fields; postdoctoral researchers are also listed as eligible. Applicants do not need to present work.
The grant supports in-person participation at the ACM SIGOPS Annual Technical Conference in Hong Kong, held 15–18 November 2026. The page and application form conflict on postdoctoral eligibility because the form requires student-status confirmation.
Benefits & funding
- Funding may cover conference registration and part of reasonable travel and accommodation expenses.
- Awards may be lower than the amount requested and may not cover every cost.
Eligibility
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate students must attend an accredited institution and study computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
- Postdoctoral researchers are also eligible according to the grant page, but the form requires every applicant to confirm full-time student status and attach proof; postdoctoral applicants should seek clarification.
- Recipients must attend ATC 2026 in person. Applicants may apply without presenting work.
- All confirmed or pending trip funding must be disclosed.
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Application process
- 1Complete the English application form, including a statement of up to 500 words and a budget in USD.
- 2Attach a CV of no more than two pages and proof of current full-time student status.
- 3Ask one faculty advisor or supervisor to complete and sign the confidential statement of up to 250 words.
- 4Email the materials to atc2026student@163.com with the subject ATC 2026 Student Travel Grant by 10 October 2026, 23:59 AoE.
Program timeline
Application deadline
10 October 2026, 23:59 AoE
Decision notification
18 October 2026
Award acceptance deadline
22 October 2026
Conference starts
15 November 2026
Conference ends
18 November 2026