SESUG is offering Academic Grants for qualified applicants to learn more about SAS by attending the SESUG 2015 conference in Savannah, GA.

Who is Eligible

Student

• Full time students in accredited degree-granting program.
• Use SAS software for research or studies.
• Paper or poster presenters receive priority consideration.

• Full time at accredited degree granting institution.
• Teach with SAS or use SAS in research.
• Paper or poster presenters receive priority consideration.

• Full time teacher.
• Use SAS in the classroom.
• Paper or poster presenters receive priority consideration.

Two Levels of Support

1. Students
   • Reduced registration rate of $50.
   • Room rate of $50 per night for 2 nights.
   • Presenters qualify for up to $300 travel stipend based on receipts.
   • Food is NOT covered other than food included in the registration.
   
   
2. Faculty and High School Teachers
   • Reduced registration rate of $50.
   • One four-hour workshop.
   • Presenters qualify for up to $300 travel stipend based on receipts.
   • Food is NOT covered other than food included in the registration.
   • Hotel is NOT covered.

Why attend SESUG 2015?

• Network with other SAS users.
• Learn about SAS use in many industries.
• Expand your SAS knowledge and skills.
• Gain experience presenting your SAS work (encouraged but not required).
• Learn more about career paths for SAS users.
• Enhance your experience by volunteering. Check out the volunteer information on the SESUG Website.  Grantees are asked to volunteer for at least one shift.

Important Application Dates

• Monday March 23, 2015 – Grant application available on SESUG Website.
• Monday June 22, 2015 – Grant application deadline.
• Week of July 6, 2015 – Grant decisions sent out.

Important Dates for Presenters and Priority Grant Consideration

• Friday May 15, 2015 – Deadline for Abstract Submission.
• Monday July 27, 2015 – Final papers are due.

SESUG Grants Committee
grants@sesug.org
Barbara Okerson
Joy Smith
Abbas Tavakoli