Application Deadline: 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:
  • A full time, degree seeking student, i.e. undergrad, graduate, post-doc, etc., or early career professional up to 15 years post first degree;
  • An IEEE Photonics Society Member;
  • Sponsored by an advisor, professor, mentor or direct supervisor.
Deadline to apply: 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 Member Grade:

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* 4. Are you an IEEE Photonics Society volunteer?

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* 5. Describe capacity of IEEE Photonics Society volunteer experience, i.e. chapter volunteer, outreach volunteer, STEM volunteer, etc. (200 words or less)

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* 6. Personal statement on importance of attending SUM 2020. Why is applicant motivated to attend?
(300 words or less)

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* 7. Have you submitted a paper to SUM 2020? (Note: Submitting a paper is not a requirement to apply for this grant.)

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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 or direct supervisor.
(200 words or less)

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

If you have any questions regarding the IEEE Photonics Conference Student Travel Grant Program, please email Cheryl C. Scott, Sr. Conference Administrator, at c.c.scott@ieee.org for more information.

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