The APS Topical Group on Data Science (GDS) IMPACT Award recognizes graduate students who have made noteworthy progress in their academic careers in the Data Science field.
This award covers conference registration fees for the 2024 APS March or April Meetings.
Deadline Friday, January 19, 2024.
Applicants will be notified by the end of January 2024.
Award Allocation: Registration fees
Eligibility: Graduate students who are members of APS and GDS, and presenting during the 2024 APS March or April Meetings.
Application materials:
- A 1 to 3-page CV including publications (if any).
- A recommendation letter
- A maximum 1-page motivation letter and list of objectives.
- The motivation letter should describe the applicant’s interest, the impact of their research on Data Science, and their purpose for attending the conference, highlighting how their participation will benefit them professionally.
- The list of objectives should outline what the applicant hopes to accomplish from attending the conference.
Award Policies/Criteria:
- Applications are reviewed by considering the impact on Data Science, the purpose/benefits for the applicant in attending the conference, the applicant’s objectives, and the potential for continued success in the field.
- Awardees are required to spend at least 1 hour at the GDS table in the meeting of their choice (March/April)