Application Deadline: July 30, 2024

The IEEE Photonics Society is providing travel grant opportunities to encourage early career participation at the IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC 2024), in Rome, Italy.

Submitting a paper to IPC 2024 is not required, but encouraged. There also isn’t a limit to how many student chapter volunteers can apply from one chapter. However, each application requires individual responses. Recipients from developing nations or in additional financial need may receive a complimentary registration upon review.

Students pursuing degrees in photonics and optics fields of interest and in early career, up to 15 years post their first degree, are encouraged to apply! Grantees chosen will receive $2,500 USD to help cover travel, lodging expenses, and registration.

An applicant should be:
  • A current student or early career, i.e. graduate, post-doc, young professional, etc., up to 15 years post their first degree.
  • An IEEE Photonics Society Member.
  • Volunteer experience or service in the photonics community is encouraged.
  • Supported by an advisor, professor, mentor or direct supervisor. (200 words or less support statement will need to be provided)
Contact L.Sandt@ieee.org and/or L.Mecum@ieee.org, if you have any questions or concerns.

*** Please complete the below intake form by: July 30, 2024

The IEEE Photonics Society is committed to providing equal opportunity to all scientists and engineers, inclusive of ethnicity, race, nationality, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, gender, age, and/or personal identity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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* 1. Applicant Information:

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* 2. IEEE Photonics Society Member #:

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* 3. Indicate Member Grade:

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* 4. Are you an IEEE and/or IEEE Photonics Society volunteer?

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* 5. Describe your IEEE and/or IEEE Photonics Society volunteer experience, i.e. chapter, outreach, publications, STEM, etc.
(200 words or less)

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* 6. Personal statement on the importance of attending IPC 2024. Why is applicant motivated to attend?
(300 words or less)

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* 7. Have you submitted a paper to IPC 2024?

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* 8. Title of Submitted Paper:

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* 9. Advisor/Professor Contact Information:

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* 10. Short statement of support from advisor, professor, mentor and/or direct supervisor.
(200 words or less)

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* 11. List the IPC 2024 topics that would impact your research and/or professional development.
(200 words or less)

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