Travel grants of up to USD $2,000 each are awarded by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) to support Industrial Young Professionals attending the IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (AP-S Symposium).

Who Should Apply & Participation Commitment

This travel grant is intended for industry-affiliated IEEE Young Professionals who will actively contribute to IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Symposium technical, industrial, and outreach activities.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a current IEEE AP-S member
• Qualify as an IEEE Young Professional
• (graduated from first professional degree within the past 15 years - https://yp.ieee.org/)
• Be currently employed in industry
• Not be a previous recipient of this travel grant
• (each member may receive only one award; no award stacking is permitted)

Required Participation Commitment

Applicants must plan for and commit to active participation in the AP-S Symposium. Participation includes both required and additional engagement activities, as outlined below.

Required participation:

• Industry paper authorship and presentation at the AP-S 2026
• OR organization of an industry session
• OR industry panel participation
• OR being a booth staff member of your company at the APS exhibit

Additional participation (including, but not limited to):

• Appearing in short video features or interviews (e.g., Young Industry Champions)
• Contributing brief written or video summaries highlighting:
• Technical sessions, panels, or exhibits attended
• Key insights, trends, or innovations of interest
• Perspectives on industry relevance and impact

By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and agree to support AP-S visibility, community engagement, mentoring, and industry-academia collaboration through these activities, as requested by the Society.

What You Will Need to Submit

Before starting the application, please ensure you can provide:

• Proof of industry affiliation
• (letter from employer or official webpage showing your name and role)
• A motivation letter explaining:
  • Your interest and involvement in AP-Ss
  • AND Why you require travel support
  • AND a CV or résumé

All materials must be submitted in English and combined into one single PDF.

Application Deadline

February 15, 2026

Important Notes for Awardees

• Funds are released only after attending the APS 2026
• All applicable taxes are the responsibility of the recipient
• Awardees may be featured in a 1-minute “Young Industry Champions” video on AP-S LinkedIn and YouTube

Link to apply: https://form.fillout.com/t/gvc1ckvKMrus

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