2026 Grad Cohort Workshops Application

2026 Application

CRA-WP Grad Cohort Workshop
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Current Degree Program*

Terminal master's (will graduate and finish with a master’s degree)Doctoral program (includes those earning a master's degree as part of their PhD program)
Prior to entering your doctoral program, did you complete a terminal master's program?
Note: A terminal master's degree program is a program to which you applied to earn a master's degree only. You would have graduated and finished the program with a master's degree
At which institution did you earn your most recent terminal master's degree? If you do not see your institution on the list, scroll to the bottom of the list and select "Other".*
Please specify your institution:
What year did you earn your most recent terminal master's degree?*
What was your terminal master's degree field?
Before you earned your master's degree, which of the following did you complete:

A master's thesisA capstone project (not your thesis)An independent research project (not your thesis or capstone)A teaching assistantshipA research assistantshipAn internshipNone of the above
What year did you enter your in current graduate program?*
In what year do you expect to complete your current program? *
If you aren't sure, enter the year that seems most likely
Which of the following help explain why you decided to pursue a doctoral program after completing a terminal master's program? Select all that apply.

Wanted to change fieldsWanted to grow expertise in my fieldWanted to pursue a research careerIt was required for a position I was interested inOther
Are you pre-proposal or post-proposal?

Pre-proposalPost-proposal
What is your enrollment status for your current degree program?*

Full timePart time
Institution*
Please specify your institution:
Where is your institution located? (City, State)*
e.g., San Francisco, CA
Institution Zip Code*
Academic Unit (e.g., Department of Computer Science or College of Computing) *
Program (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, data science)*
Primary Research Area*
Secondary Research Area

Undergraduate Degree Information
At which institution did you earn your most recent undergraduate degree?*
Please specify your institution:
What year did you earn your most recent undergraduate degree?*
Please list your undergraduate degree major:*
You can list two if you were a double major

Short Essay Responses
Challenges and Obstacles: Please briefly describe any challenges or obstacles you have faced in becoming a computing graduate student and succeeding in graduate school. You may relate aspects of your experiences, circumstances, or how others have misperceived you.*

There is a 300 word limit on your response. There is no expectation to use the maximum limit.0/300
Leadership and Support Activities: Please describe projects or experiences that you led or have been involved with to help yourself or others overcome barriers to success as a computing scientist.*

There is a 300 word limit on your response. There is no expectation to use the maximum limit.0/300
Sharing Knowledge and Experiences: How do you plan to share the knowledge and experiences gained from the conference with your peers or community?*

There is a 300 word limit on your response. There is no expectation to use the maximum limit.0/300

Email Preferences & Consent Forms
CRA Email Preferences Consent:*

A. I consent to CRA sending me information regarding this event AND other CRA related activities.B. I consent to CRA contacting me about information and evaluation regarding ONLY this specific event.
Sharing of information with Sponsors*

I give permission for CRA to share my information with sponsors of this event, who may on occasion contact me with opportunities in my area.I do NOT give permission for CRA to share my information with sponsors of this event.
To execute CRA programs and events, it is often necessary to share your name and contact information with third parties helping with the planning of this event. This includes having your name listed as a participant in the Mobile App and Event Site. Additional examples include sharing this information with graphic design firms for the production of conference-related materials, accounting firms in order to process travel reimbursements, and/or hotels to arrange accommodations, special meals, or accessibility services. By signing, I give permission for CRA to share this information with third parties. *

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2026 Application