QEST '10 gratefully acknowledges the support of
Microsoft Research,
NetApp, and
HP Labs
to cover registration for students.
Classroom in Miller Hall
Credit: Stephen Salpukas |
Woman in Tree
Credit: Stephen Salpukas |
The goal of the student activities program is to encourage participation in the QEST 2010 conference by students that would normally find it difficult to attend. Applications are accepted from students at degree granting institutions throughout the world. The travel grant will be given to students in the form of free registration. Students who would like to attend QEST and NSMC are encouraged to submit their application. Higher priority will generally be given to students who have serious interests in QEST/NSMC but do not have guaranteed financial support from their home organization.
All graduate students (Ph.D. students preferred) are encouraged to apply. Selection criteria will include evidence of a serious interest in the QEST and NSMC research topics, as demonstrated by publications, coursework, and project experience.
The deadline for the receipt of applications and recommendation letters is June 30, 2010. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The targeted notification date is July 5, 2010.
An application for a travel grant will consist of:
- a letter from the student,
- the student's curriculum vitae, and
- a recommendation letter from the student's advisor.
The letter from the student should:
- indicate why the student believes he or she would benefit from attending the conference,
- briefly summarize research interests and accomplishments to date, and
- describe areas reflected in the QEST/NSMC program that would impact the student's research.
The letter from the student's advisor should:
- indicate why the advisor believes the student would benefit from attending the conference, and
- give the advisor's opinion about the strengths and potential research contributions of the student.
Please send application and recommendation letters in ASCII, PostScript, or PDF format (only) by e-mail to:
with subject: "QEST 2010 STUDENT GRANT APPLICATION".
The advisor's recommendation letter may either be sent by the student along with the first two items, or separately by the advisor.
Granted financial support will be in the form of a free conference registration. Further details will be announced in the notification email.
