AIAA Regional Student Conferences
Expert Overview
Format
Judging Format
Monetary
Recognition
Grade Eligibility
Geographic Eligibility
Discipline
Deadline
Entries
Percent Awarded
Important Dates
Region I Conference (Univ. of Maryland)
April 12-13
Abstract deadline
February 7
Region II Conference (Univ. of South Carolina)
March 26-27
Abstract deadline
January 26
Region III Conference (Univ. of Michigan)
April 10-11
Abstract deadline
February 13
Region IV Conferemce (Rice Univ.)
March 27-29
Abstract deadline
January 30
Region V Conference (Iowa State Univ.)
March 26-27
Abstract deadline
January 31
Region VI Conference (Cal Poly SLO)
March 21-22
Abstract deadline
February 2
Region VII Conference. (Adelaide, Australia & online)
Nov 30-Dec 1
Abstract deadline
July 31, 2026
Registration Cost
Registration fees vary by regional conference
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Prizes Offered
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place per paper category at each regional conference (1st: $500 and an invitation to the International Student Paper Conference at the AIAA SciTech Forum; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $250 - per AIAA FAQ, these amounts apply to the university student categories)
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