1997 International Conference on Genetic Algorithms

Travel Assistance Information

With support from the Naval Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence, Naval Research Laboratory, a limited fund has been set aside to assist students with travel expenses to ICGA-97. Travel assistance will be granted to those students demonstrating a need and will be limited to partial compensation for travel expenses to the conference site. No other expenses will be considered.

Students should have their advisor certify their student status and that sufficient funds are not available. Students interested in obtaining such assistance should send a letter before May 26 describing their situation and needs to the ICGA General Chair:

Erik Goodman
GARAGe, Case Center
230 Engineering Building, MSU
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA

or fax: (517)432-0704

or email: goodman@egr.msu.edu

Important Information

To Receive Travel Assistance:

Make a formal request for travel assistance funds to the conference general chair. Email is the preferred method of applying for funds.
Have your advisor forward a letter (email or fax) to the conference general chair verifying your current status as a student and certifying that sufficient travel funds are not available. Please have them include their email address for verification.
Both of these must be sent by May 26, 1997.
Notification of travel assistance will be sent by 5/30/97.
Once you receive notification of a travel assistance award, send confirmation to the general chair that you will attend the conference. Confirmation must be received no later than 7/12/97. Unconfirmed travel grants may be reallocated to other applicants!
Register for the conference as soon as possible! Registering for the conference early will increase your chances of receiving funds.

Summary of Important Dates

March 28, 1997: Notifications mailed to authors.
May 26, 1997: Request for assistance and advisor letter sent to Erik Goodman.
June 2, 1997: Notification of travel grants sent to applicants.
June 16, 1997: Last day for early registration.
July 12, 1997: Confirmation of attendance must be sent to Erik Goodman.
July 19-23, 1997: Conference Dates.

FAQs

Q: My company won't cover my airfare. Can I apply for travel assistance?

Funds are limited to assisting only students.

Q: When will I receive my travel assistance grant?

Funds will be distributed at the conference registration desk during conference check-in.

Q: How much money will I get?

Funds will be allocated based on need and distance traveled to the conference site (East Lansing, MI USA) NOT ON COST OF TRANSPORTATION. You should make your travel plans early so you can get the best deal. Travel grants WILL NOT cover the full cost of the travel expenses so that as many students as possible can receive assistance.

Q: If I request travel assistance after the deadline, will I still have a chance of receiving funds?

There is a chance but it depends on how many people who met the deadline don't use their travel grants. You will be limited how much assistance they were offered. It pays to complete your request early!

Q: Can I ask for a waiver of registration fees?

No. Assistance is only for travel costs. ICGA-97 student registration fees are among the lowest for a conference of this size. In a sense, all student registration is already being subsidized by the conference.

Watch this space for additional information and updates!

If you have any questions, please contact the general chair:

Erik Goodman
Voice: (517)355-6453
Fax: (517)432-0704
Email: goodman@egr.msu.edu