Students and staff

Student Support

The QIP 2026 Student Support program is designed to support student attendance at the conference by providing financial assistance based on academic merit, presentation status, and financial need. 


Eligibility

  • Open to students currently enrolled in a university degree program (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD).
  • Applicants must be planning to attend QIP 2026 in person (January 24–30, 2026).
  • Priority is given to students who are presenting accepted talks or posters, or who are co-authors of accepted presentations. 


Applying

Applicants are required to fill out and submit the application form below no later than November 14, 2025.


Selection

The award decisions will be taken by the selection committee chaired by prof. Juris Smotrovs and composed from the members of the QIP 2026 local organizing committee.
The applicants will receive decision notifications before the early bird registration deadline.

Support Package 

  • Europe-based students: up to EUR 800,00
    (Includes EUR 500,00 designated for conference registration)
  • Students from institutions outside of Europe: up to EUR 1000,00
    (Includes EUR 500,00 designated for conference registration)
  • Individual award amounts will be specified in award letters. 


Reimbursement Conditions

Reimbursement requires submission of valid receipts.
Airfare must be economy class.
Meals and per diem are not eligible. 

Key Dates 

  • Application:  November 7–14, 2025
  • Award Notification: November 25, 2025
  • Early bird registration deadline: December 3, 2025

QIP 2026 Aplication for Student Support Program

Please fill in the form
A short paragraph not exceeding 400 words.
Your research area and its relevance to QIP.
The rationale for your financial support request (e.g., lack of funding) and what do you need the funding for (e.g., travel, accommodation, registration fee).
How attending QIP will benefit your academic or professional development?
Note: upon uploading the PDF file will be saved with a new, automatically generated name.
Provide the name and contact details of one or two persons who can
provide recommendations if needed. We will contact them directly if needed.
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For all questions regarding the conference please contact the Local Organizing Team: qip2026@lu.lv