Student Diversity & Inclusion Grants

ISSRE 2026 offers grants for students from underrepresented groups to attend. A unique chance to join the conference on software reliability.

Application Deadline: September 10
Notification Date: September 20

Apply Here

Direct link: https://forms.gle/QvvMuMb1mEJhYhva8 

The International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 2026) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the research community. In this sense, we are pleased to announce the availability of two (2) grant opportunities for students.

We encourage participation from underrepresented groups and diverse institutions across all geographical regions. Women, minorities, early graduate students, those who have limited financial resources and first-time conference attendees are especially encouraged to apply. These grants will enable sharing scientific information and stimulating research interests for (specially, young) researchers in the field who might otherwise be unable to attend the conference.

Grant Details

Financial Aid

US$ 500 to help cover travel and/or accommodation costs (IEEE CS (TC Finance) will distribute the funds directly to the awardees).

Should additional funding become available within the conference budget, further travel grants may be awarded. In that event, additional recipients will be selected according to the original applicant ranking.

Eligibility requirements

The student applicant must be a full-time student registered toward a Bachelor’s, Masters’, or PhD degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field in a college or university when submitting their applications.

Priority will be given to students who:

  • Have limited financial resources;
  • Belong to groups historically underrepresented in computing (e.g., by gender, geographic region, socioeconomic background);
  • Are involved in activities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities;
  • Will attend the conference for the first time

How to apply

Applications should be submitted, in English, only through the online form, including:

  1. Motivation letter (maximum of one page) describing academic interests, your motivation to attend ISSRE 2026, title and authors of paper presenting at ISSRE 2026 (if applicable), engagement in community activities or diversity-related initiatives and the expected benefit of attending the conference;
  2. A short CV (maximum of two pages); the document should include Name, affiliation, address, study level (PhD, MS, or undergraduate), academic experience and achievements;
  3. A letter of support. This is a reference letter from the applicant’s supervisor and should include a confirmation of the applicant’s academic standing, the strengths and contributions of the applicant and, confirm/explain the financial needs for the applicant to attend the conference.

Evaluation criteria

We will use the following evaluation criteria:

  1. Underrepresented Identity (self-declared with follow-up validation);
  2. Expected impact of attending the conference
  3. Socioeconomic Need (financial statement + supporting documentation);
  4. Contribution & Engagement (community activities or diversity-related initiatives);
  5. Letter of Recommendation.

A diverse review committee, lead by the Diversity & Inclusion Chair, will evaluate the submissions. The committee members will represent an underrepresented group. Reviewers will be provided with a brief guide on the evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and reduce bias.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Non-Discrimination Policy

IEEE is committed to the principle that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, services, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by IEEE policy and/or applicable laws. For more information on the IEEE policy visit here.

Important dates

Applicants should fill and submit the following form. Please make sure to use your professional email address and current affiliation, don’t forget to hit ‘submit’ once done.

Application Deadline: September 10
Notification Date: September 20

 Apply here: https://forms.gle/QvvMuMb1mEJhYhva8

Diversity & Inclusion Chair

If you have a question, please contact the Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Eleni Constantinou (constantinou.a.eleni[a]ucy.ac.cy)