Aims and Scope
The AAAI/ACM Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Society (AIES) has established itself as a leading venue for research at the intersection of AI, ethics, and social impact. In line with its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, AIES 2024 continues to offer conference support to participants. The primary objective of the student travel grants is to enhance the diversity of the conference by providing partial financial assistance to those who might otherwise be unable to attend. Applications are open to full-time students enrolled in degree-granting institutions and early career researchers, such as postdoctoral scholars. The maximum amount and type of the grant will be determined by the committee, with the intention to partially cover conference expenses. While all participants from U.S. institutions are encouraged to apply (supported by the National Science Foundation), priority will be given to those significantly involved in the conference, students from underrepresented backgrounds, and those affiliated with underrepresented institutions.
Benefits:
The maximum support amount provided to each grantee is determined by the committee, contingent upon the level of sponsorship received from the NSF. The primary aim of these grants is to offset the expenses associated with a grantee’s participation, including student registration fee, hotel accommodations, and airfare. Note that one will still be responsible for their own conference registration and travel arrangements, and the fund will be granted after the conference through reimbursement.
Application Procedure:
Students interested in applying for attendance grants should compile their application into a single PDF file and include the following components:
- CV (Curriculum Vitae): This document should clearly state the current institution where the applicant is enrolled or employed.
- Applicant’s Letter: A concise statement by the applicant that covers:
- Their research interests, achievements, and future research plans.
- An explanation of how the grant will further their research goals.
- Any additional information that the student deems relevant, such as paper titles and the names and affiliations of co-authors if the student is an author.
- Advisor’s Recommendation Letter: A letter from the student’s advisor that includes:
- Confirmation that the applicant was a student in good standing at the time the paper was submitted to AIES.
- A description of how the applicant will benefit from attending AIES.
- An explanation of why the student requires the attendance grant.
- Student/Staff ID Copy: A copy of the student’s or staff member’s identification card, featuring their full name, photograph, and affiliation with the institution.
Submission
These documents should be consolidated into a single PDF file and submitted via the Wufoo form. Any submission with the wrong format or after the deadline will be disregarded.
Please note that any applications submitted in formats other than PDF will not be considered.
The deadline for submitting applications is September 21, 2024, at 11:59 pm, US Eastern Time. Late submissions or documents in alternative formats will not be accepted. Applicants can anticipate notification of the outcome within one or two weeks following the application deadline.