Be part of an unforgettable experience at DAC 2026 in historic Long Beach, CA! As a DAC Young Fellow, you'll have the opportunity to:
Learn from leading researchers and industry experts
Network with peers and professionals
Present your work in poster sessions, and participate in career coaching, summer school, exciting contests, and more
Free full conference registration
Travel grants of up to $1,200 to support your journey
Eligibility for the prestigious Pistilli Young Fellows Awards, with significant prizes
This program is funded by the Design Automation Conference with generous support from Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys, and Siemens EDA.
Cadence delivers tools, software, IP, and high-end services that help companies design and verify chips, packages, boards, and entire systems. Real Behavioral Modeling. Automated Workflows. Extensive Coverage. Comprehensive Platform. Customizable Tools.
Synopsys, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on design and verification of silicon chips, electronic system-level design and verification, and reusable components.
Siemens is the technology company for transforming industry, infrastructure and transportation. The expertise underpinning our technologies—electrification, automation, software, and digital twin—is helping customers be more productive, profitable, and sustainable.
Over 150 students participated last year, and 2026 could be your chance to attend DAC in Long Beach. Application is easy via this link: COMING SOON
The DAC Young Fellows program is designed for early-stage students entering the world of Electronic Design Automation, from Chips to Systems. We welcome applications from talented individuals worldwide, especially those from underrepresented groups.
You must be a full-time student pursuing an MSc or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related EDA field.
Participation is geared toward students in the early stages of their academic journey.
Accepted participants will receive free full DAC registration (not applicable if you're an author of an accepted DAC paper, as a full paid registration is required for paper authors).
The funding check will be distributed at the end of the conference. Active participation throughout the program is required to receive the grant.
Additional funding from your advisor will likely be needed to cover the full cost of travel. "Double-dipping" with other full travel reimbursements is not permitted.
An endorsement letter from your advisor confirming your student status and their commitment to covering any additional travel expenses.
This program offers a unique opportunity to advance your career, learn from the best in the field, and make lasting connections. Join the DAC Young Fellows and let 2026 be your year to shine! Apply now below!
