Call for Applications: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarships at CP 2026
Mohamed SIALA
CP 2026 offers DEI scholarships to support individuals from underrepresented groups. These scholarships provide financial assistance to help cover the costs of attending the conference, including registration fees, travel, and accommodation. Scholarship recipients may also have the opportunity to participate in the Doctoral Programme, where they will benefit from mentorship opportunities.
Applicants for the DEI scholarship must be PhD students or hold a PhD in constraint programming or a related field. Acceptance of a paper is not required to qualify for the scholarship. PhD students applying for this scholarship are encouraged to apply to the Doctoral Programme (https://satcpdp26.github.io/).
Application Procedure
Please send the following documents to the DEI Chairs (see contact details below) no later than 4 May 2026:
1. A statement of eligibility
2. A motivation letter
3. A short CV
4. A one-page abstract of recent CP-related work
Childcare Support
CP 2026 recognises the importance of supporting attendees with childcare needs. We will do our best to support attendees with childcare needs. If you would like to explore childcare options, we encourage you to contact the DEI Chairs as early as possible to discuss your needs.
Accessibility
CP 2026 is hosted by ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. The university aims to ensure that everyone has equal access to its public events. As part of the registration process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your accessibility requirements. In addition, if you are unsure about the available accessibility support, please contact the DEI Chairs as soon as possible so that we can discuss your needs.
DEI Event
CP 2026 will host a DEI-focused talk during the conference to highlight the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in constraint programming and the broader research community.
We are committed to helping build a more inclusive future and encourage all attendees to engage with these initiatives. For questions or suggestions regarding our DEI efforts, please contact the DEI Chairs.
DEI Chairs
Dr Mohamed Siala
INSA Toulouse and LAAS-CNRS
Dr Gilles Simonin
IMT Atlantique and LS2N