Student Conference Grants

ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (ACM CCS) encourages students including undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the conference by providing a Conference Grant to cover the registration and travel costs. The selection process will give preference to students in need. Post-doc researchers and associates do not qualify for a student grant.

How to Apply

An application for a travel grant award should consist of a single PDF file with 1) the student’s CV, 2) a statement from the student, and 3) a letter from the student’s research advisor with a justification of financial need. The student’s statement should include a summary of research interests and describe how the applicant will benefit from participating in the Symposium and/or co-located Workshops. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications for the student travel grant should be submitted using this form.

Important Dates

  • Submission deadline: September 14, 2026, 23:59:59 (AoE)
  • Notification: September 22, 2026

Applications submitted outside of the submission period are not guaranteed to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions about the conference grants can be sent to ccs26-tg-chairs@acm.org with the title "CCS 2026 Student Travel Grant"

Travel Grant Co-Chairs

Email: ccs26-tg-chairs@acm.org
  • Kun Sun – George Mason University
  • Cristiano Giuffrida – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • Asia Slowinska – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam