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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HCI Winter School 2027. If yours is not here, email hccs@bracu.ac.bd.
General
No. Explain your interest in HCI, UX or human-centered technology and how you could benefit from the school. Relevant experience may include courses, projects, practice, community work or self-directed learning.
Students, early-career researchers and academics, research staff, and industry practitioners currently based in Bangladesh or another Asian country or territory. Independent applicants must also be based in Asia. SIGCHI membership (student or professional) is required; see the Eligibility page if you need to join.
Yes. Applicants must be available for the school from 15–19 January, with check-in on 14 January evening and check-out on 20 January morning.
There is no registration fee. Accommodation for the official residential period and meals during the official program are provided to selected participants. Travel, visa, insurance and personal costs remain the participant’s responsibility unless explicitly covered.
No. Limited partial travel support is available for consideration for selected international participants. Funding requests are assessed separately from primary participant selection; both decisions will be communicated together.
Selected international participants who need a visa will receive an official invitation or supporting letter after confirming participation. They remain responsible for the visa process; a letter does not guarantee a visa.
Email hccs@bracu.ac.bd to request an alternative application format. The application form should not require Google sign-in.
No. You may describe a problem, question or project you want to explore. A poster or project-pitch opportunity may be offered, subject to the final program.
Selection and travel-support decisions are expected by 23 October 2026. Selected participants should confirm by 26 October. Do not make non-refundable travel arrangements before formal acceptance and confirmation.
Confirmed speakers and mentors will be announced on the event page.
Conduct and contact
Participation is subject to the applicable ACM/SIGCHI conduct and anti-harassment policies. The relevant policy information will be linked from this event page once approved links are available.
For questions about eligibility, applications, or alternative application access, contact hccs@bracu.ac.bd.