UKUUG Spring 2009 Conference
24-26 March 2009 in London
Conference Bursaries
Applications for bursaries have now closed. Successful candidates will be notified by email on Monday 16th February.
As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to announce the 2009 Google UKUUG Student/Developer Conference Grant to encourage more female computer scientists to attend and participate in the UKUUG 2009 Conference, 24-26 March, London. We encourage all student/developer female computer scientists interested in Large Installation Systems Administration to apply.
Two people will be chosen from the applicant pool to receive a 500 GBP grant each to go towards registration for the conference, the conference dinner, travel and accommodation. Your delegate fee, dinner ticket and accommodation will be paid automatically from the grant. Travel costs (economy/standard class only) must be claimed back separately after the event.
To be eligible for a conference grant candidates must:
- Be a developer or a student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical field related to Large Installation Systems Administration.
- Be maintaining a strong academic background with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Attend both days of the UKUUG conference.
How To Apply
To apply send, no later than Friday 13th February at 4pm, an e-mail to office@ukuug.org with the subject heading '2009 Google UKUUG Conference grant' containing:
- your full name and email address
- current address, contact phone number and copy of photo ID
- your CV
- 1-page statement (no more than 400 words) about why you wish to attend UKUUG 2009 and why attending UKUUG 2009 is important to your research and/or future career
Please note: Details of all applicants will be passed on to Google before the conference.
Winners and claim process
The winners will be notified by e-mail by Monday 16th February and their names published on the conference webpage.
Payment of the delegate fee, dinner ticket and accommodation will be deducted automatically from the grant. Travel expenses (economy/standard class only) can be claimed back after the conference following completion of an expenses form, with receipts attached.
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