Introducing a grant to support rising talent in STEM. Share ideas, connect with colleagues and make an impact at conferences around the world.
Our work depends on the innovation, curiosity and ability of our research teams. Conferences are integral to our progress, as they allow us to better understand today’s problems and remain at the forefront of our disciplines.
With that in mind, we’ve launched the Citadel Conference Travel Grant, an exclusive opportunity for motivated students in areas like mathematics, physics, statistics, and electrical engineering. This grant is open to those currently enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s or PhD programs in these disciplines, subject to conference participation guidelines.
Selected applicants will attend the world’s top conferences with their financial needs fully met, allowing them to focus on pushing the conversation forward in their chosen fields.*
*Please see FAQs for conference-specific requirements.
Citadel will cover the entire cost of a full-access conference pass for selected applicant. This excludes the Grace Hopper Celebration.
Citadel will provide round-trip airfare, lodging and travel vouchers to and from the airport.
Grant recipients will also receive a meal stipend.
Recipients will attend Citadel-hosted dinners and recruitment events at their chosen conference.
Eligible candidates:
Our panel will also consider the candidates’ academic performance, publication record and previous awards.
Currently eligible conferences are:
Please see the full Grant Program Terms and Conditions for more details about the application and selection process.
You will be notified about the status of your application approximately 2-4 weeks after the application deadline. Successful applicants will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed with the grant.
Citadel will purchase your conference pass directly. Your flight and hotel will be booked through our travel agency, and you will receive Uber vouchers to travel to/from the airport and throughout the week. Details regarding the food stipend will be shared at a later date.
Selected applicants are expected to attend the conference in person.
Yes. There is no limit to the number of conference travel grants you can apply for.
No, there are no post-conference obligations for selected applicants.
Interested in attending a conference but don’t see what you’re looking for?
Let us know!
Grace Hopper Celebration Conference: Chicago, November 4, 2025 – November 7, 2025 Application deadline: September 29, 2025 Selected applicants will be notified by October 13, 2025 Apply
NeurIPS Conference: San Diego, CA, December 2, 2025 – December 7, 2025 Application deadline: September 26, 2025 Selected applicants will be notified by October 3, 2025 Apply
