Grant Coverage

Selected participants will receive a minimum financial support of USD 750 in addition to conference registration coverage. The support is intended to help cover:

• Airfare and transportation
• Hotel accommodation
• Local transportation
• Conference attendance expenses

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be IEEE members in AP-S or MTT-S.
• Research work must align with IEEE IMAS 2026 technical scope.
• Applicants must physically attend the conference.
• Applicants should have:
  • An accepted conference paper as first/presenting author, OR
  • Be selected as a finalist in an IMAS 2026 competition.
• A recommendation letter is required from an advisor, chair, or senior colleague.
• Eligible categories include:
  • Senior undergraduate students
  • Recent B.Sc. graduates
  • Master’s students
  • PhD students
  • Young faculty members within 3 years of PhD completion

Volunteer Activities

Awardees may volunteer during the conference for at least one full day or two half-days. Tasks may include:

• Conference registration support
• Session management assistance
• Audio/video support
• IEEE booth assistance
• Participant engagement activities
• Networking and student event support

Post-Conference Report

Awardees may be requested to submit a short report (maximum 3 pages) covering:

• Tasks performed during the conference
• Conference experience
• Research and professional benefits gained
• Impact of participation on career development

Important Dates

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• Recommendation letter
• Proof of IEEE membership
• Short CV/Resume (maximum 1 page)
• Accepted paper details or competition finalist proof