FAQs Eligibility

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

No. While we encourage you to present a talk or a poster if you have been involved in research, you are welcome 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 the previous 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,

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, but may apply to closer U.S sites if desired. However, Canadian students accepted to U.S. sites are not eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses from the conference or for waiver of the registration fee.

I am not vaccinated / I do not wish to disclose my vaccination status / The site I am assigned to requires me to be vaccinated, how can I attend CUWiP?

Vaccination is not required to attend the CUWiP at TCU. We will not be asking for vaccination status.

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

Students from countries other than the United States and Canada are welcome to apply to our virtual component. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has partnered with APS CUWiP and will host webinars featuring both IAEA and CUWiP talks on careers for women in nuclear, plasma and accelerator physics, including highlights from the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. Please click here to register for the Virtual CUWiP. (https://iaea.webex.com/iaea/onstage/g.php?PRID=32413636a10d665457b66d792b1da241)

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.  If you fall into any of these other categories and are interested in attending, please email CUWIP@tcu.edu to explain your situation. We are doing our best to accommodate all those who want to attend.

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 <site email>.