Google Grant

Google ECIR 2010 Conference Grant

Apply before the 1st of march 2010

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to announce the Google ECIR 2010 Conference Grant to encourage more female computer scientists to attend and participate in the ECIR 2010 conference, 28-31 March 2010, Milton Keynes, UK

We encourage all female computer scientists interested in information retrieval to apply

Two people will be chosen from the applicant pool to receive:

• free registration for the main conference. Accommodation not included.
• up to 300 euros for travel costs from Google (given to the recipients at or after the event)

To be eligible for a conference grant candidates must:

• Be a female working in or studying Computer Science/Information Retrieval
• Maintain a strong academic background with demonstrated leadership ability
• Attend at least 2 full days of the main conference

How To Apply

To apply send, no later than 1 March 2010, an e-mail to europe-events@google.com with the subject heading 'Google ECIR 2010 Conference grant' containing:

• your full name and email address
• current address, contact phone number and copy of photo ID
• your CV
• 1-page statement (no more than 600 words) about why you wish to attend ECIR 2010 and why attending is important to your research and/or future career

Winners and claim process

The winners will be notified by e-mail by 5 March 2010.

If you are a successful applicant, you will be sent your free ticket and a payment form to expense your travel contribution, to be completed and submitted after the event.