Scholarships

The OGF-Europe Student Scholarship Programme is a unique opportunity for students to meet and interact with some of the world’s major players in Distributed Computing at international OGF events such as OGF23 (2-6 June 2008, Barcelona, Spain) and EGEE User Forum/OGF25 & OGF-Europe's 2nd International Event, 2-6 March 2009 in Catania, Italy. These week-long events bring together experts in Distributed Computing, including  users,and developers  from across the globe to discuss technology trends and share best practices that can be transformed into open standards. 

Applications are now available for student scholars with a keen and proven  interest in distributed computing for EGEE User Forum/OGF25 and OGF-Europe's 2nd International Event, 2-6 March 2009, Catania, Italy.

         Conference highlights include:

• Seminars highlighting use cases and focused discussions on best practices and user requirements across key stakeholder communities.

• In-depth tutorials aimed at developing the skills needed to implement OGF specifications. Technology developers, users, IT managers and newcomers can all benefit from these hands-on tutorials. 
  

• Keynotes from high-profile speakers & Sessions offering students valuable insight into key issues being addressed today.

The primary purposes of this programme are to introduce students to distributed computing including research areas and usage scenarios. Students are given the opportunity to participate in sessions according to their particular interest while aiding in the logistical support of the event. Students can also interact with luminaries to obtain advice on future research activities and priorities, make vital contacts which may result in long-term engagement by both parties.

Students will be able to return to university with a growing interest in exploring distributed computiong while engaging in ongoing technical activities of OGF. Indeed, over the years, OGF has established long-term relationships with event alumni who have made a tangible, positive impact on the evolution of distributed computing, continuing their engagement with OGF core technical work; and in some  instances have encouraged their own students to attend OGF events.