Sponsored by Amazon, Google, NetApp, Two Sigma, and VMware
As part of USENIX's ongoing commitment to encourage diversity in advanced computing, we are pleased to offer diversity grants at OSDI '18 to support computer scientists interested in attending the conference. All computer scientists from academia or industry who identify as female or who are members of groups underrepresented in tech are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will receive funds to defray the expense of conference attendance.
The application deadline is Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Notifications of awards will be sent via email prior to the Early Bird Registration Deadline on Monday, September 17, 2018.
Eligibility
- Identify as a female or a member of another underrepresented group in tech
- Work in or study computer science or related field
- Attend the three full days of the main Conference Program
- Agree to be contacted by USENIX and diversity grants 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 research, studies, or employment related to the conference topics, tell us why 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.
Late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will need to submit their Social Security Number (SSN) to USENIX prior to receiving their grant.
Acknowledgment
By submitting this application, I understand that my personal information will be shared with grant sponsors, who may contact me directly for recruiting or other purposes. 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.
In order to complete the form, sign in to your USENIX account. If you do not have a USENIX account, please register before proceeding.
Diversity Grant Sponsors
