CCS 2026 | Scholarships for Events on Complex Systems (SECS)

General Information

The yrCSS wants to encourage young scientists to participate in events related to complexity science. The Scholarship for Events on Complex Systems (SECS) is made for this very purpose. It provides financial support for young researchers to attend conferences, workshops, schools, symposiums or other scientific events related to complex systems.

The call for grants is now open. Note that this call is specifically for attending CCS26 in Binghamton.

Deadline: 8th July 2026 AoE

Funding

SECS provides support in the form of reimbursement for young researchers attending scientific events related to complex systems. We can reimburse up to 500 euros for covering intra-continental events, and up to 800 euros for inter-continental events or early career researchers from universities in emergent nations (specifically, in a country that is not classified as a high-income economy by the World Bank).

The costs covered by the scholarship include registration fees, travel expenses like plane or train tickets, accommodation costs or visa applications. Gala dinners or general meal expenses are not included, though.

The selected candidates will be required to send us a confirmation of attendance and proofs of all relevant payments within one month after the event. If they fail to do so, the awarded amount may be reallocated to a future call. The scholarships are paid after the event. If shown to be necessary, we may exceptionally pay some fees in advance. In this case, please get in touch with us at yr.cssociety@gmail.com.

Requirements

To be eligible, you only need to be a Master’s student, a PhD candidate, or an early-stage researcher (up to 4 years after PhD) working on complex systems.

How to apply

Your application must consist of:

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter of a maximum of one page where you explain your personal motivation and the importance of attending the proposed event. It should include:
   • A brief description of the event and its connection with complex systems research.
   • The requested amount, including a cost breakdown, with sources or explicit justification.
   • A clear statement of why you need this specific grant to fund your trip (for instance, specify any other sources of funding that are available and have been explored, why potential funding for such events included in your PhD scholarship is not enough, …).

Please note that you may resubmit your application as many times as needed.

Selection criteria

The applications will be reviewed by the yrCSS Advisory Board. They will be evaluated based on the candidate’s CV, the reputation of the event, and the potential scientific benefit for the applicant. Priority will be given to applicants who have not been awarded a yrCSS grant in the past.

Applicants will be informed about the outcome via email. Results may also be announced on the yrCSS website and social media.

The number of accepted applications depends on their quality and the current yrCSS budget.

Application and more details: https://yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/