FAQ: Eligibility

Do I need to have research to present in order to attend the conference?

No. While we encourage you to present a poster if you have been involved in research, you are welcome just to attend the conference and participate in the activities.

I attended last year; can I come to this year’s conference, too?

The content of this year’s conference will not be exactly the same as last year’s, and you are welcome to apply to attend again. However, if more students apply than we can accommodate, preference will be given to students who have never attended a CUWiP.

I am a local student. Do I need to register?

Yes, all attendees must register by the deadline.

Can I attend the University of Washington CUWiP even though it is not my closest location? For example, I am considering the University of Washington for grad school and would like to visit the school?

Because of the high demand of students and travel costs of those who are not in our region, we will only be able to accept students who will be in the region at the time of the conference. This conference is not intended to be a graduate school visit.

I'm a student from Canada. Can I apply to a U.S. site?

Students from Canada are encouraged to apply to the Canadian site at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario. Students from Canada may apply to closer U.S. sites if desired. However, Canadian students accepted to U.S. sites may not be eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses from the conference or for waiver of the registration fee. Students at Canadian universities who would like to apply to CUWiP at the University of Washington should use the application for students from international universities.

I'm a student in a country other than the United States or Canada. Can I apply for CUWiP?

APS is only able to fund students attending universities in the U.S. We welcome students attending non-U.S. institutions to apply to our site through the application for students from international universities or to email our site at uw.cuwip2019@gmail.com. Students may also email another CUWiP site to inquire about attending. CUWiP sites will not be able to reimburse students attending non-U.S. institutions for accommodations or travel.

I'm a community college student. Am I eligible to apply to CUWiP?

Yes, undergraduate students at any U.S. college or university may apply.

I'm a high school student/grad student/postdoc/faculty member. Am I eligible to apply to CUWiP?

Only undergraduate students who will be over 18 at the time of the conference may apply to CUWiP.

I am transgender/gender-fluid/genderqueer/non-binary etc. Can I attend this conference?

Yes, students of all genders are welcome to attend this conference. If you have questions or concerns about the housing for this conference, please contact us at uw.cuwip2019@gmail.com.