Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2020

The IEEE Photonics Society established student travel grant programs to encourage student participation at the IEEE Summer Topicals Meeting Series (IEEE SUM), taking place July 13-15, 2020 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

The IEEE Photonics Society is awarding a select number of student members and members of the IEEE Women in Photonics program with $2,500 USD grants each. The grant funds are intended to be used for travel, lodging expenses and registration to the conference. Recipients from developing nations may receive a complimentary registration upon review.

An applicant should be:
  • An woman student or in early career, i.e. undergrad, graduate, post-doc, etc., and/or volunteer for the IEEE Women in Photonics program. Men, gender minorities and allies may also apply if they are active volunteers supporting the IEEE Women in Photonics initiative. 
  • An IEEE Photonics Society Member.
  • Sponsored by an advisor, professor, mentor or direct supervisor.
The IEEE Photonics Society will notify recipients via email up to 2 weeks after the application deadline with the grant results. 

Please complete the below intake form by Thursday, April 30, 2020.

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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 SUM 2020? (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 SUM 2020. Why is applicant motivated to attend?
(300 words or less)

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* 8. Advisor/Professor/Supervisor Contact Information

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* 9. Short statement of support from advisor, professor or 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 the SUM 2020 Topics that would impact your research and/or professional development. (200 words or less)

If you have any questions regarding the IEEE Women in Photonics Travel Grant Program, please email Lauren Mecum, Community Outreach & Development Manager, at L.Mecum@ieee.org for more information.

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