Funded Opportunity to Attend the UIST 2026 Conference in the United States with Funding of up to USD 1,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST 2026) has opened applications for the UIST 2026 Travel Scholarship, a financial support opportunity for students and early-career researchers who face financial barriers that may prevent them from attending the conference in person in Detroit, United States.
UIST is one of the leading international events and conferences specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and user interface technologies. Each year, it brings together researchers, students, and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest innovations in user interfaces, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, interactive computing, and emerging input and output technologies.
The scholarship provides financial support of up to USD 1,000 to help cover travel, accommodation, meals, and conference registration costs, making it a suitable opportunity for students and researchers seeking partially funded events and conferences in the United States and opportunities to build international academic and professional networks.
Benefits
The scholarship provides support of up to USD 1,000, which may be used to help cover:
- Airfare or other travel costs.
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
- Conference registration fees, where needed.
Participation also offers:
- The opportunity to attend a leading international conference in Human-Computer Interaction.
- Exposure to the latest research in user interfaces, artificial intelligence, VR/AR, and interactive computing.
- Opportunities to connect with international researchers, students, academics, and professionals.
- The chance to build a scientific and professional network within the ACM and SIGCHI communities.
Eligibility criteria
The scholarship primarily targets:
- Students.
- Early-Career Researchers.
- Individuals who are unable to attend the conference in person due to financial constraints or hardship.
The selection committee gives particular consideration to applicants who:
- Belong to groups that are underrepresented or historically marginalized in STEM fields.
- Study or work in regions or institutions with limited resources available to fund travel.
- Will be attending UIST or an international HCI conference for the first time.
- Come from low-income communities or rural areas.
- Have a disability or belong to other groups that face barriers to accessing scientific opportunities.
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