The Citadel Conference Travel Grant 2026 supports eligible bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students who want to attend selected conferences in quantitative and technical fields. Citadel provides selected recipients with conference-related financial support that can include airfare, accommodation, ground transportation, conference access, and a meal stipend. Current 2026 opportunities include the Grace Hopper Celebration and NeurIPS.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: Citadel Conference Travel Grant
Category: Conference Travel Grant
Host: Citadel
Eligible Applicants: Bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students
Priority Fields: Mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, and other quantitative fields
Format: In-person conference attendance
Current Conferences: Grace Hopper Celebration and NeurIPS
Current Application Deadlines: September 25 and October 5, 2026
About the Citadel Conference Travel Grant
The Citadel Conference Travel Grant supports students attending selected conferences connected with science, technology, mathematics, and quantitative research.
Citadel describes conferences as an important part of research progress because they allow participants to exchange ideas, engage with other researchers, and remain connected with developments in their disciplines.
The grant is designed to reduce the financial barriers associated with attending eligible conferences.
What the Travel Grant Covers
Selected applicants can receive support for major conference-related expenses.
Confirmed benefits include:
✓ Round-trip airfare
✓ Hotel accommodation
✓ Travel vouchers for transportation to and from the airport
✓ Meal stipend
✓ Conference registration support for applicable conferences
✓ Invitations to Citadel-hosted dinners and recruitment events at the selected conference
Citadel states that it covers the full cost of a full-access conference pass for selected recipients, except for the Grace Hopper Celebration. Specific grant benefits may vary by conference.
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Who Can Apply?
Eligible candidates must currently be pursuing:
• A bachelor’s degree
• A master’s degree
• A PhD
Citadel is particularly interested in applicants studying:
• Mathematics
• Computer science
• Physics
• Statistics
• Other quantitative fields
For research conferences that publish papers, including conferences such as ICML and NeurIPS, preference is given to applicants who have submitted at least one paper to the conference.
Eligible Conferences
The Citadel Conference Travel Grant currently identifies several eligible conferences:
• Grace Hopper Celebration
• NeurIPS – Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems
• Joint March Meeting and April Meeting – Global Physics Summit
• ICLR – International Conference on Learning Representations
• ICML – International Conference on Machine Learning
• ACL – Association for Computational Linguistics
Application timelines depend on the specific conference.
Current 2026 Grant Opportunities
Grace Hopper Celebration
The 2026 Grace Hopper Celebration will take place in Anaheim, California, from October 27–30, 2026.
• Application deadline: September 25, 2026
• Applicant notification: By October 5, 2026
NeurIPS
NeurIPS will take place in Sydney, Australia, from December 6–12, 2026.
• Application deadline: October 5, 2026
• Applicant notification: By October 9, 2026
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Selection Criteria
Applicants must first satisfy the basic eligibility requirements.
Citadel also considers:
• Academic performance
• Qualifications
• Publication record
• Previous awards
• Academic or professional background relevant to Citadel’s work
• Level of participation in the selected conference
• Potential impact of conference attendance on the applicant’s work
Applicants presenting papers or posters, or otherwise actively participating in a conference, are prioritised. This specific presentation or involvement preference does not apply to the Grace Hopper Celebration.
For conferences that publish research papers, preference may also be given to applicants who have submitted a paper to that conference.
How the Grant Is Provided
Citadel arranges several grant benefits directly for selected recipients.
Confirmed arrangements include:
✓ Conference passes purchased directly by Citadel where applicable
✓ Flights and hotels booked through Citadel’s travel agency
✓ Uber vouchers for transportation to and from the airport and during the conference week
✓ Meal stipend details provided to recipients after selection
Selected applicants are expected to attend their conference in person. Remote or virtual participation does not qualify for the grant.
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Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the required information through the relevant conference grant application page.
The grant terms identify application information that may include:
• Personal and contact information
• Resume
• Representative work experience
• Relevant publications
• Conference submissions
• Other information requested in the application
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Incomplete or late applications are not considered.
Multiple Conference Applications
Students may apply for more than one Citadel Conference Travel Grant during the same year.
There is no stated limit on the number of eligible conference grants an applicant may apply for.
Recipients also have no post-conference report or presentation obligation after attending the conference.
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Selection Notification
Applicants are generally notified of their application status approximately two to four weeks after the application deadline.
The two currently listed 2026 opportunities provide more specific notification dates:
• Grace Hopper Celebration applicants: By October 5, 2026
• NeurIPS applicants: By October 9, 2026
Successful applicants then receive instructions concerning travel, conference registration, and other grant arrangements.
Apply Here
Submit your application through the official NeurIPS Travel Grant application page below.
