Masters and Ph.D. students in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field, who are attending an institution in the U.S. or its territories, or an institution in Canada.

Priority will be given to applicants with expressed identities including:

• • Native American/ Alaskan Native/ Pacific Islander
  • Black/ African American
  • Hispanic/ Latinx
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans, Queer, Asexual, Intersex, Non-binary and others
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Veterans

Students who have not previously attended a Grad Cohort Workshop will be given priority.

Participant selections aim to include students that collectively represent a diverse set of computing-related research areas and institutions. Additionally, applicants who have never attended a Grad Cohort Workshop are given priority over students who have attended before.

• Full name, email, number, city and state
• Gender identity, race, ethnicity, citizenship, residency status, disability status, veteran status
• ACM or ACM SIGs membership and interest, IEEE-CS membership and interest
• Primary academic affiliation, department, research area(s), degree program and number of years, department chair and advisor name and email
• CV Link URL, previous attendance to either Grad Cohort
• Why do you want to attend Grad Cohort?
• CRA Privacy preferences

Sponsorships

We are currently accepting sponsorship for the 2022 CRA-WP Grad Cohort Workshops. We welcome sponsorship at any level and would be happy to provide recognition in all printed and web materials.

Sponsor CRA-WP Grad Cohort

Sponsor Benefits:

Access to the CRA-WP Graduating Class Directory

Access to the Grad Cohort Database

Application Process & Application Status

What information is needed in the application?

• Full name, email, number, city, and state
• Gender identity, race, ethnicity, citizenship, residency status, disability status, veteran status
• ACM or ACM SIGs membership and interest, IEEE-CS membership and interest
• Primary academic affiliation, department, research area(s), degree program and number of years, department chair and advisor name, and email
• CV Link URL, previous attendance to either Grad Cohort
• Why do you want to attend Grad Cohort?
• CRA Privacy preferences

How are the participants selected?

While we would like to include all students interested in a research career, we are limited by funding and space.

We make every attempt to achieve broad diversity goals by considering multiple factors including institution, citizenship, racial and ethnic background, disabilities, etc. Research success is not a criterion in the selection or application because our goal is to include those who might benefit the most from advice, although we do give priority to Ph.D. students over MS only students. 

Beyond this, some funding may come from the home departments, so acceptance of some students may depend on whether the home department is willing to support additional students. We do our best to include as many universities as possible with the goal of the most widespread dissemination. The intent is that the students who attend should be able to share their experiences with their colleagues in their home institutions when they return.  We also give priority to students who have not attended Grad Cohort for IDEALS before.

When will I learn the status of my application?

Please note that invitations are distributed in waves and as we move along in the process, we will communicate decisions through email, please keep a close eye on your inbox. 

We thank you for your patience as we work through the process of extending invitations. Please do not email us to inquire about the status of your application before mid-late February of 2022 and please make sure to check your spam folder before inquiring.

If I missed the deadline for the Grad Cohort for IDEALS application this year, is there any other way I can attend this year?

Unfortunately, you cannot, but the next Grad Cohort for IDEALS is not too far away! Applications will become available in August for the next Workshop. We encourage you to sign up for CRA-WP Updates to receive notifications for upcoming applications.

Travel & Financial Support

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed by CRA through funds generously provided by our Grad Cohort sponsors.

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For questions, please contact IDEALSgcinfo@cra.org

To maximize the safety of all attendees, we have put in place the following protocols for the in-person event.

Failure to complete and/or follow any of the required COVID-19 Conference Protocols may result in removal from the event and denial of reimbursement requests.

Where feasible, limited virtual participation may be available for individuals with a qualified exemption.

Recommendations

• Participants are strongly encouraged to conduct PCR Testing within 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to the workshop. This will ensure each individual is healthy before arriving onsite. 

Requirements

1. Participants must be fully vaccinated – Provide proof no later than 14 days prior to the event start time that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including any and all booster dose(s) for which you are eligible;
2. Participate in guided Rapid Antigen Testing on-site – Testing will occur prior to event registration check-in. You will need results prior to receiving workshop credentials.
3. Masks – All participants must use a mask at all times during the workshop with the exception of while actively eating during meals and for presenters who are actively giving a talk.

In the event of a positive COVID-19 result, the individual agrees to:

• Immediately notify CRA of any positive result
• Isolate in a hotel room (if you are not local and are away from home)
• Not attend any further conference activities
• Prepare an isolation plan and share it with CRA

Participants understand that despite CRA’s efforts to ensure a safe environment for the workshop there remains a risk of contracting COVID-19. Participants agree to follow these COVID-19 protocols and understand and assume the risks associated with attending the event.