As in previous years, the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) will grant travel awards to enable individuals from all over the world to attend the International Symposium on Forecasting. These awards are intended to supplement other sources of funding and do not typically cover all expenses. They are primarily for students in the area of forecasting and secondarily for non-student forecasting researchers and practitioners.
Criteria for acceptance include the quality of the submission, how helpful attending the conference might be to the applicant's research agenda, and whether or not the paper might be publishable in the International Journal of Forecasting.
The deadline for applications is February 24, 2012. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the president of the IIF. Notification will take place approximately four to six weeks after the deadline date.
Please note, all applicants MUST also submit an abstract of their paper for review by the ISF 2012 Program Committee. To submit your abstract, click here.
- Your application must include the following four items:
- A copy of the full paper you intend to present at the ISF2012
- A brief comment on your research agenda and how attendance at the conference would be beneficial
- A proposed budget showing your anticipated expenses for attending ISF2012 and other sources and amounts of financial support you expect to receive.
- For students, a formal proof of your status and a letter of support from your advisor.
To apply for the travel award grant, you will need to complete the form below. After submitting this form, you will then be prompted to upload the necessary documents.