Call for Student Conferenceships
Deadline: September 30
Notification: October 15
Student Conferenceship Co-Chair: Junjie Zhang, Wright State University
Student Conferenceship Co-Chair: Tyson Bailey, Sandia National Lab
Student Conferenceship Co-Chair: Alexander Stein
ACSA is pleased to announce the availability of conferenceships enabling students to attend the Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC). The goal of a Student Conferenceship Award is to support students who would not normally be able to attend the conference. Although merit is one of the factors considered, students should not view a Conferenceship as a pure merit award. In particular, students are encouraged to pursue other sponsorship. Our goal is to enable the largest number possible of students to attend ACSAC, which will only be possible with the collaboration of the students in requesting a Conferenceship only for those items that cannot be funded by other sources.
Who Should Apply
Conferenceships can be requested by undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited university or school and will be awarded to students that will get the most from ACSAC. Conferenceship awards will normally take the form of a reimbursement to be applied against conference registration and travel/lodging expenses. Our intent is to help as many students as possible based on need.
ACSAC and its sponsor, ACSA, are both committed to increasing the quality and quantity of members of underrepresented groups and women in cybersecurity education and ultimately the cybersecurity profession. In support of this commitment, we encourage members of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities, to take advantage of and apply for student conferenceship awards.
How to Apply
Students should provide:
- Current CV
- A one-page narrative that discusses your background in information security, why you are interested in the field, relevant areas of interest, the type of career you plan on pursuing, what you expect in attending ACSAC, and any other information you think makes you an appropriate candidate for the Conferenceship. Optionally, indicate whether you are a member of an underrepresented group, including a woman, minority, and/or person with a disability.
- A letter of recommendation from research adviser/faculty member confirming that the student is in good standing. It should include a justification of financial need.
Additional Information
If you are chosen for a Conferenceship, you are encouraged to fully participate in the conference (e.g., attend both workshops/tutorials and technical sessions).
Who do I contact for more information?
For more information contact the ACSAC Student Conferenceship chair at conferenceships@acsac.org.