Please read the information below and review the Grant Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions before proceeding with your grant application. As part of USENIX's ongoing commitment to encourage participation in advanced computing, we are pleased to offer professional grants at FAST '25 to support computer scientists and practitioners interested in attending. All computer scientists and practitioners from academia or industry who experience adversity in attending USENIX conferences are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will receive funds to defray the expense of conference attendance. Learn more about the USENIX Grant Program.
The application deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
Eligibility:
- Work as a post-doctorate or early career professional in computer science or related field
- Describe limited funding, unemployment status, or other barriers to being able to readily attend this USENIX event
- Attend the three full days of the main conference program
- Agree to be contacted by USENIX and grant program sponsors about future events and opportunities
Instructions for Applicants
Complete the application form below.
Your Supporting Statement is the most important part of your application: it should outline your current employment or background related to the conference topics, the reasons attending the event will be beneficial to you, your financial need, and any other relevant information such as whether you are presenting at the conference.
USENIX is committed to funding the attendance of as many grant applicants as possible based on need. However, the grant application process is competitive, and grant awards are not guaranteed. As a small non-profit organization, USENIX has limited grant funding available. Please do not apply for a grant if you have other funds available to you, such as through your employer, or if you have received a grant through USENIX in the past year.
Late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will need to submit their Social Security Number (SSN), if applicable, to USENIX prior to receiving their grant.
Acknowledgement *
By submitting this application, I agree to share my name, title, company/institution, and email address with sponsors. I also understand that USENIX may contact me about future events and opportunities. If you do not wish your information to be shared, please do not submit this grant application.
Professional Grant Sponsors
