Computing Education Conference Travel Awards in Canada for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  12-Sep-2025
  •   Canada
  • $$  Up to $3,000 to cover registration, accommodation, and travel expenses

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science is pleased to announce the Computing Education Conference Travel Awards for 2026. This award provides up to $3,000 to support graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members in attendin  g leading computing education conferences such as SIGCSE, ITiCSE, ICER, and CompEd. Funding covers conference registration, accommodation, and travel expenses, including online participation options.

The award is open to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty (teaching or research stream) affiliated with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science. Applicants must submit a statement of interest and a brief biography, with preference given to those presenting papers or posters at a computing education conference.

Dalhousie University is a prominent Canadian public research university and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1818, it’s known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, particularly in areas like marine biology and oceanography, given its coastal location.

Dalhousie University Information

Dalhousie University Grants

Computing Education Conference Travel Awards in Canada for Fellowship Founded in 1818, Dalhousie University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Halifax (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Dalhousie University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 201 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All countries (applicants must be affiliated with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science).

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The award supports attendance at computing education conferences, including but not limited to:

    • SIGCSE Technical Symposium

    • Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE) Conference

    • International Computing Education Research (ICER) Workshop

    • SIGCSE Global Computing Education Conference (CompEd)

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or faculty members of the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University.

    • Submit a one-page statement of interest outlining motivation and alignment with academic or professional goals.

    • Provide a short biography highlighting qualifications and experience in computing education.

    • Preference will be given to applicants who have submitted papers or posters to the conference.

Offered Benefits

  • Financial support up to $3,000 to cover conference registration, travel, and accommodation.

  • Opportunity to participate in internationally recognized computing education conferences.

  • Funding may also cover registration for online conference tracks.

  • Multiple awards may be distributed.

  • Recipients will gain professional development, networking opportunities, and enhanced research visibility.

  • Travel must take place between January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Application Process

Applicants must email the following materials to

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