The 6th ACM International Conference on AI in Finance (ICAIF 2025) is pleased to offer Student Travel Awards to support full-time students attending the conference in Singapore from November 15-18, 2025. These awards aim to encourage participation from students who might otherwise be unable to attend, fostering diversity and inclusion in the AI and Finance community. Each award provides funding to help cover travel-related expenses such as airfare, accommodation, and meals. Please note that the Student Travel Awards do not cover conference registration fees.
The number of awards is limited and will be allocated based on factors including financial need, the potential impact of attendance on the applicant’s career, contribution to conference diversity, and involvement in ICAIF (e.g., accepted papers or posters). We particularly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, students from developing countries, and those from under-represented institutions. There is no requirement to have an accepted paper to apply, though priority will be given to students with accepted contributions.
Award recipients are expected to:
- Attend the full conference.
- Assist conference organizers with light volunteer duties if requested (e.g., session support or registration help).
- Submit original receipts for reimbursement after the conference (up to the awarded amount).
For questions, contact the Student Travel Award Chairs at studenttravelaward@icaif25.org.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (including PhD candidates) enrolled in an accredited university at the time of application.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Demonstrate interest in AI and Finance through research, coursework, or related activities.
Preference will be given to:
- Students with accepted papers, posters, or other contributions at ICAIF 2025.
- Applicants who can demonstrate financial need.
- Those who will enhance the diversity of the conference (e.g., underrepresented groups in AI/Finance, first-time attendees, or students from low-resource institutions).
Application Process
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to studenttravelaward@icaif25.org with the subject line: “ICAIF 2025 Student Travel Award Application – [Your Full Name]“.
The PDF should include the following components in this order:
- Personal Statement (1 page maximum):
- Briefly describe your current academic status (e.g., institution, degree program, year of study).
- Outline your research interests in AI and Finance, and how attending ICAIF 2025 aligns with your career goals.
- Explain the potential benefits of attending (e.g., networking, learning opportunities, presenting work).
- Detail your financial need, including an estimated budget for attending the conference (e.g., airfare, hotel) and any other funding sources available.
- Mention if you belong to an underrepresented group or if this would be your first time attending an ACM conference.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Up to 2 pages, including your education, research experience, publications, and any relevant awards or activities.
- Letter of Recommendation: From your academic advisor or supervisor (1 page maximum). The letter should:
- Confirm your status as a full-time student in good standing.
- Describe your research contributions and how attending ICAIF will benefit your work.
- Comment on your financial need and confirm any institutional support (or lack thereof) for travel.
- The recommender may email the letter directly to studenttravelaward@icaif25.org if preferred for confidentiality, with the subject line matching your application.
Only complete applications in PDF format will be considered. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Important Dates
AOE = Anywhere on Earth
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (23:59 Anywhere on Earth, AOE)
- Notification of Awards: October 31, 2025
- Conference Dates: November 15-18, 2025
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated by a committee based on:
- Demonstrated financial need and lack of alternative funding.
- Potential impact of attendance on the applicant’s professional development.
- Contribution to diversity and inclusion at ICAIF.
- Strength of the recommendation and alignment with conference themes.
- Overall quality of the application.
All decisions are final. Award amounts will be determined based on available funds and the number of qualified applicants.
We look forward to your applications and welcoming you to ICAIF 2025 in Singapore!
Student Travel Awards Supported by
ACM ICAIF'25 