ICNP 2026 Call for Travel Grant Applications

The purpose of the Travel Grant Program of IEEE ICNP 2026 is to encourage both US-based and international junior researchers' in-person participation in the conference by partially funding the travel costs for those who would otherwise be unable to attend. In selecting applicants for travel support, preference will be given to those who satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

• Applicants who are first-time attendees or students.
• Applicants who are co-authors of accepted papers, including at workshops and posters.
• Applicants without alternate means of support.

Applicants are expected to show evidence of a serious interest in computer networking, as demonstrated by coursework and project experience. The amount will depend on the applicant’s estimated expenses, the number of applications, and the total amount available in the grant fund.

All grants will be given to applicants who plan to attend in person.

How to Apply

Submit your travel grant application here.

The application form will collect the following key information:

1. Personal information: Applicant's name, email address, student status, and visa status (for US-based student).
2. [PDF] Applicant's CV: A CV with complete contact information and email address.
3. Travel support information: Whether applicants are first-time attendees or authors/co-authors of accepted papers, and estimated cost of attending ICNP 2026.
4. [PDF] Explanation of expenses: Applicants must include the estimated expenses for attending the conference (total and breakdown by conference registration, travel, lodging, and meals).
   1. State which registration category they plan to select.
5. [PDF] Personal statement: A personal statement (no more than 1 page) that indicates the applicant will attend IEEE ICNP 2026 in person and includes information that the applicant feels is relevant to support their case on how the student would benefit from attending IEEE ICNP 2026. This includes why conference attendance is important to the applicant's research and career development.
   1. The applicant should mention any papers or posters they submitted or have accepted and whether they are presenting any work (including if it is in one of the workshops or the poster session);
   2. The applicant should also state whether she/he has applied for any other funding support.
6. [PDF] Advisor letter: A supporting letter from the advisor stating:
   1. The suitability of the ICNP program material to the student's research area(s);
   2. Confirmation that the applicant is in good standing at the institution;
   3. How ICNP will benefit the student’s research progress;
   4. The strengths and potential contributions of the student;
   5. Confirmation that the advisor can cover the remaining cost of the travel if a travel grant is awarded;
   6. The letter can also be directly emailed by the advisor to the Student Travel Grant Co-Chairs at "jiayi.meng@uta.edu; khamfroush@cs.uky.edu; jun.han@kaist.ac.kr”.

Applications that do not include the above items will not be considered. The expectation is that a student travel grant will significantly offset the expenses, though it may not fully cover these expenses.

Before awarding a travel grant, the organizing committee may request further clarifications from the student advisor.

Important Notes about Reimbursement

Funds can only be used toward registration, travel, sustenance, and lodging. To support as many students as possible, the amounts awarded will defray costs, but may not necessarily cover all costs. Funds will be disbursed only in the form of reimbursements for actual expenses. Receipts are required for any expenses reimbursed (e.g., registration, airfare, and hotel).

NOTE: US-based students MUST fly on a US carrier as required by NSF.

For reimbursement, student travel grant awardees must submit the following information:

• Original receipts for travel, lodging, and conference registration. For travel receipts, please include boarding passes and/or receipts for train/cabs. For lodging, please include a receipt from the hotel in addition to the online hotel reservation.
• A summary listing all the expenses.

Additional Information

Please pay attention to the following details about the travel grant application and reimbursement process:

• Please provide complete contact information. We will need to have your current physical mailing address (no PO boxes). Please take into account any address changes you may have near the time of the stipend deadline, for example, due to school breaks. You will be notified via email, so make sure your email address is correct on your application.
• The IEEE ICNP 2026 Student Travel Grant Committee makes the decision on student travel grants. Grant applicants should ensure that they have the proper travel documents (i.e., visas) to travel to and enter the U.S., and return to their home institution after the conference.
• If you have any questions, please send them to all travel grant co-chairs: Jiayi Meng (jiayi.meng@uta.edu), Hana Khamfroush (khamfroush@cs.uky.edu), and Jun Han (jun.han@kaist.ac.kr).

Important Dates

Applicants are required to submit their applications before the deadline to ensure full consideration. However, late applicants may receive the travel grant if there is extra funding available.