My paper got accepted at NeurIPS TAE Workshop 2026 — any advice on getting travel funding?[D]

Hi everyone,

I am happy to share that my paper has been selected for presentation at the TAE Workshop at NeurIPS 2026, which will be held on December 11, 2026.

I am really excited about the opportunity to present my work and attend the workshop, but I am currently trying to figure out how to cover the airfare, which is a significant expense for me.

I am a working professional, so I am not eligible for some of the funding opportunities that are primarily targeted toward students. The workshop does provide support for registration and hotel expenses, but their funding priorities are mainly focused on students, and, as I understand it, airfare is not covered.

I am therefore looking for advice from people who may have been in a similar situation:

• Are there any travel grants, research funds, conference sponsorships, or organizations that support airfare for researchers/professionals attending NeurIPS or its workshops?
• Are there any companies, foundations, or community programs that sponsor conference travel?
• If you have attended NeurIPS or another major ML conference with external funding, how did you find the funding?
• Are there any other approaches I should consider for covering the flight cost?

I am primarily looking for practical leads or personal experiences, especially from people who have attended NeurIPS, workshops, or similar conferences as working professionals.

Any suggestions, resources, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!