Eligibility Researchers

MIT Co-Creation Studio – Worlding 2026

Worlding is an incubation initiative at the intersection of climate storytelling, social XR, and community-based design. Teams are invited for an intensive in-person gathering at MIT centred on Indigenous knowledge and just climate futures.

AWE 2026 – Call for Research Posters

AWE USA 2026 invites researchers and independent creators to submit XR and spatial AI research for display on the expo floor. Accepted presenters receive daily poster hours and exclusive networking. Standout projects may be invited for lightning talks. Published, under-review, and in-progress work are all welcome.

SIGGRAPH 2026 – Appy Hour

SIGGRAPH 2026 Appy Hour invites creators, developers, artists, and experimenters to submit projects for an experimental showcase at the conference in Los Angeles. AR tools, game prototypes, computational art, and mobile-first work are welcome. Presenters must register at the Experience level or above.

IEEE ISMAR 2026 Call for Papers

IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (Bari, Italy, Oct 5–9, 2026). Abstract deadline Mar 9; paper deadline Mar 16 (AoE).

New America Fellows Program

National fellowship supporting experts working on big questions facing the U.S. See New America site for track details, stipend, and schedule.

Future Conservationist Award 2026

Early-career conservation grant supporting teams working to conserve globally threatened species and ecosystems. Provides project funding, training, and long-term support through the Conservation Leadership Programme. Projects must demonstrate measurable conservation impact and team capacity building.

Miami XR 2026 Guest Speaker and Program Participation

Annual XR-focused conference hosted by the University of Miami inviting researchers, artists, and industry professionals to participate as guest speakers or contributors. The program highlights immersive media, spatial computing, and emerging XR research through talks, demos, and panels.

IEEE VR 2026 Call for Panels

Call for proposals for 90-minute panels at IEEE VR 2026, focused on engaging discussion in VR, AR, MR, and 3D user interfaces. Proposals are submitted by email and should include a title, a short description, and bios for the organizer and panelists from multiple organizations.

Anthropic AI Safety Fellows Program (May or July 2026 Cohorts)

A four-month, full-time paid research fellowship in empirical AI safety. Fellows receive mentorship, a weekly stipend, and funding for compute and research expenses. Participation is available remotely in the US, UK, or Canada, with optional shared workspaces in Berkeley and London.