The USNC administers the CaGIS International Conference Grant to help American and international scholars and professionals at institutions, agencies, and companies in the U.S. to participate in the ICC. Support is available for early-career scholars (ECSs—students and those completing their degrees within the previous five years) as well as non-ECSs.
The deadline for applications coincides with the deadline for submissions of abstracts to the ICC. For the 2027 conference, that deadline is 1 December 2026.
Funding is contingent upon acceptance of abstracts/full papers by the ICC organizing committee. Notification of USNC funding is therefore made after the ICC submission acceptance notification. For the 2027 conference, the notification of ICC acceptance will be 1 February 2027, and the notification of CaGIS Travel Grant acceptance will be 15 February 2027.
Applications
Funding is provided by CaGIS for its society members. The number of applicants that are supported and the amount of support is contingent upon available funds. Support is based on a competitive evaluation of submitted materials.
Applications must include:
- A copy of the full paper or abstract that is also submitted for the ICC
- A 1-page curriculum vitae clearly indicating the date and type of last degree earned
- Proof of CaGIS membership
Include the ICC abstract and short vitae, in that order, in a single PDF or Word document titled “Lastname ICC Abstract.pdf” (or .doc or .docx), where “Lastname” is the last name of the first author. Only one abstract per author will be considered, including co-authorship. Please email the abstract/vitae document and proof of membership to the USNC Chair, Aileen Buckley (abuckley@esri.com), by 1 December 2026.
Important Dates
- 20 November 2026 ICC full paper submission deadline
- 1 December 2026 ICC abstract submission deadline
- 1 December 2026 CaGIS International Conference Grant application deadline
- 1 February 2027 ICC submission acceptance notification
- 15 February 2027 CaGIS International Conference Grant acceptance notification