DeadlineApplications for Student Aid are due by March 15, 2021.Eligibility RequirementsAll applicants must be pre-doctoral candidates, or post-doctorates who received their doctoral degree no more than two years prior to the start of the conference. Students in a Masters' Degree program and individuals who completed their doctoral degree more than two years ago are not eligible.Financial Assistance OfferedThe level of financial assistance offered will depend on the funding available. Students from the U.S. and from other countries are encouraged to apply. Donated TimeFunded students will be called on to assist with general operational needs of the conference. Application1.Sponsor's Letter (not to exceed 1 page)Please comment on the student’s potential to make substantive contributions to the field of auditory implants and to interact and benefit from the milieu of this meeting. A confirmation that the sponsor will provide remaining costs for the student to travel and attend the meeting is required.2.Applicant's Statement (not to exceed 1 page)Please indicate the relevance of your work to the field of auditory implants and how attendance at CIAP will contribute to your work. Please include the title/abstract number of all co-authored submissions to the conference. A confirmation that you will donate your time to assist the operational needs of the conference, if funded, is requested.Submission of Financial Aid ApplicationsSubmit applications to rshannon@usc.edu by March 15, 2021. Please type "CIAP Student Aid Application" in the subject line.
CIAP Dependent Care Support
We encourage attendance at CIAP by providing awards to help with costs related to dependent/child care. Each award will be in the amount of $500, to be paid at or soon after CIAP. All attendees presenting their work (podium or poster) are eligible for this award. To apply for this support, please submit a paragraph text (not longer than half page) describing why this award is needed and how it will help with dependent care costs, along with a copy of the abstract submitted. Submit applications to rshannon@usc.edu by March 15, 2021. Please type "CIAP Dependent Care Support Application" in the subject box. Awardees will be notified by 15 April 2021.