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The following announcement is from [uArch]. Please contact them directly if you have any questions.
All eligible undergrad and Master’s students in CENG and CS (in the computer architecture area of study) who may be interested in this opportunity, including those who are active in CED (NSBE, SHPE, SWE)
Important Dates:
- March 1: Application deadline
- March 15: Notification to accepted applicants
- June 21 – June 25: ISCA Conference and Workshops
- June 21/22 (TBD): Main uArch Workshop
Travel Grant Options
- SPONSOR ONE OR MORE STUDENTS through the Matching Travel Grant:
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- If selected, the uArch’s grant covers conference registration and hotel costs. Professor, school, or student covers the remaining costs.
- For local attendees who do not require air travel, we expect uArch’s grant to cover most of the costs.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A STUDENT FOR A MATCHING TRAVEL GRANT, PLEASE FOLLOW THE NOMINATION PROCESS HERE.
- Full Travel Grant: uArch provides up to $2200 per student for registration, lodging and costs to travel to the conference. This grant is open to everyone, but is more selective than the matching travel grant.
Undergraduate Architecture Workshop (uArch) 2025
The Undergraduate Architecture Mentoring (uArch) Workshop is designed to introduce undergraduate and early Master’s students to research and career opportunities in the field of computer architecture and to provide insights into graduate school lifestyle and survival skills in general. The program includes technical sessions that cover past, current, and future research directions in computer architecture, mentoring and networking sessions with graduate students and professors, and discussions on applying to graduate school and navigating the architecture research landscape effectively.
The uArch workshop and ISCA conference are open to all undergrads and early Master’s students. However, to encourage expanded reach and greater participation by students regardless of financial means, we cover some or all of the attendance costs with Full Travel Grants and Matching Travel Grants. More information below.
Eligibility: uArch welcomes undergrads who may be interested in graduate studies in Computer Architecture, but who do not have an extensive network or guidance to make an informed decision on the topic. Early Master’s students are also eligible to apply, as well as recent graduates who are currently in industry but are considering applying to graduate school.
Full Travel Grant: uArch provides a full travel grant (up to $2200 for registration, hotel and travel) for a limited number of students. The full travel grant is generally more selective than the partial travel grant. Application Link.
Matching Travel Grant: uArch provides a matching grant that covers conference hotel and registration fees for the student with the aim that a professor or the school covers the remaining costs. For local attendees who do not require air travel, we expect uArch’s grant to cover most of the costs. Application Link
Selection Criteria: Applicants will be reviewed by a panel, considering factors including:
- Year in school: Sophomores and Juniors have higher priority, but all applicants, including ones considering re-entering graduate school from industry, are encouraged to apply.
- Statement of interest (a 2 minute video): Applicants who can benefit from guidance about graduate school, networking contacts, and information about Computer Architecture are prioritized.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Membership in underrepresented groups in computer architecture (e.g., gender, race, ability, first in family to attend college, interdisciplinary educational background, LGBTQ status).
Requirements for Grant Recipients: All grant recipients must attend the uArch workshop and ISCA in person.