Application Deadline: July 30, 2024

The IEEE Photonics Society is awarding a select number of Society members and volunteers of the IEEE Women in Photonics program with $2,500 USD grants each to attend the IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC 2024), in Rome, Italy. The grant funds are intended to be used for travel, lodging expenses and registration to the conference.

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.

An applicant should be:
  • A student or early career professional, i.e. undergrad, graduate, post-doc, etc., and/or member who is transitioning in career or reentering the field of photonics. Women, men, gender minorities and allies may inclusively apply if they are active members who support IEEE Women in Photonics' strategic goals
  • Volunteer experience in the program is encouraged and preferred.
  • An IEEE Photonics Society Member.
  • Supported by an advisor, professor, mentor and/or direct supervisor. (200 words or less support statement will need to be provided)
Application Deadline: July 30, 2024

Contact L.Sandt@ieee.org and/or L.Mecum@ieee.org, if you have any questions or concerns.

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 Grade:

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* 4. Did applicant submit a technical paper or presentation to IPC 2024? (Note: This is not required.)

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* 5. If applicant answered YES to #4, what is the name of the technical paper?

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* 6. Have you volunteered for the IEEE Women in Photonics initiative? If so, describe the volunteer-work you have participated in and/or led.
(200 words or less)

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

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* 8. Advisor, Professor or Supervisor Contact Information

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

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* 10. Short statement from applicant describing photonics research interests and/or accomplishments in the field to date.
(400 words or less)

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

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* 12. Why do you think Diversity Essential to Innovation? What steps do you think could be made to better support equity and inclusion in the photonics community? (300 words or less) 

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