Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. What expenses does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee includes access to all 10 days of lectures and lab sessions, the organized hiking activities, as well as lunch and light refreshments during tea breaks.

2. Does the registration fee cover travel and accommodation?

The registration fee does not cover the cost for travel and accommodation. ANAIS attendees must cover these costs on their own.

3. For the applicants who received free registration, do they also get free travel and accommodation?

Free registration grant does not cover travel and accommodation. Unless a travel/accommodation grant is explicitly mentioned, applicants who received free registration need to cover those costs on their own. For more information: 

4. I work in a Company/University, but my Company/University is not sponsoring me. Will it be possible to get scholarships in such a case?

NAAMII is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the capacity building of youths and the democratization of AI. It is our continuous effort to make AI education as affordable and as accessible as possible. While it is our best effort to provide as much financial support to as many attendees as possible, as a new institution, we are bound by various financial and logistic constraints. Regrettably, we cannot offer you a scholarship now.

5. I just completed my studies recently but haven't taken up any job yet. What category should I register?

Students who recently completed their studies, passed out in less than 3 months, and are awaiting results may be considered students case-by-case. If so, please provide ID card with a valid date and justify clearly in your cover letter.

6. I am partly employed in a company and have joined a course/university. What category should I register?

If you work in a company, please register as a professional even if you have joined some course or university. If you are a startup, please register in the startup category.

7. I wish to attend the event fully online. So, in that case will my registration fees be deducted?

For this year's edition, the event is being conducted fully on-site. You can be a part of the ANAIS Discord community for event information. However, the lectures will not be broadcasted live.

8. If I select that I won't attend without a scholarship, will it affect my chances of being accepted into the program?

If you choose to attend even without a scholarship, your chances of being accepted can be as high as 60%. However, if you indicate that you will not attend without a scholarship, your acceptance chances may be around 10%.

9. Is the registration fee inclusive of lunch and hike?

Yes, the registration fee covers the 10-day lecture sessions, the hiking day, as well as tea/coffee and lunch during the program.