Student Contests
IEEE AP-S Student Paper Competition
To recognize the best student paper presented at the annual IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium. The student must be the first author. The student’s advisor should attach a statement that their contribution is primarily advisory. The paper must conform to all other normal symposium submission requirements.
- Details of 2026 IEEE AP-S Student Paper Competition are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/spc.php
IEEE AP-S Student Design Contest
The AP-S Student Design Contest is an annual contest on the design of a device or system involving principally antenna and propagation aspects. It culminates with a demonstration by finalists at the annual IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, whereby finalists are subsidized to attend the Symposium to present their designs. Awards are given for first, second, and third prize. The Contest is designed to engage and encourage study in the areas of electromagnetics, particularly antennas and propagation.
- Details of 2026 IEEE AP-S Student Design Contest are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/sdc.php
IEEE AP-S Industry Application Pitch Competition
The Industry Application Idea Pitch Competition aims to spotlight innovative, industry-driven ideas that bridge research and commercialization in antennas and propagation. This full-day session at the IEEE AP-S Symposium will focus on practical, scalable concepts that demonstrate potential for real-world deployment, business value, and societal impact. Participants will pitch ideas addressing commercialization pathways, business models, market strategies, and revenue opportunities.
- Details of 2026 IEEE AP-S Industry Application Pitch Competition are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/industry_pitch_competition.php
Research Grants
IEEE AP-S Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship (USRS)
The program aims to promote areas of interest to IEEE AP-S among undergraduate students worldwide to ignite their interest in pursuing graduate studies in these areas. Applications are solicited from undergraduate students in conjunction with a faculty supervisor or industry supervisor to conduct a 16-week research program during the current calendar year. USRSs may be held in conjunction with IEEE AP-S travel grants and other AP-S awards. The award value is US$3,000. Project topics must be within the scope of AP-S areas.
- The Call for Proposals and electronic application form are available at: https://ieeeaps.wizehive.app/program/ieee-aps-undergraduate-summer-research-scholarship
IEEE AP-S Eugene F. Knott Memorial Pre-Doctoral Research Grants
These grants are intended to support students involved in research directed by a faculty member who is at their institution and is a member of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society. The Grant may be awarded to pre-doctoral students pursuing a career in the area of electromagnetics in electrical engineering or a related field at an accredited institution of higher learning. These grants are named in memory of IEEE Life Fellow, Eugene F. Knott, who was well known for his contributions to the theory, reduction, and measurement of radar cross section.
- The Call for Proposals and electronic application form are available at: https://ieeeaps.wizehive.app/program/ieee-aps-knott/info
IEEE AP-S Doctoral Research Grants
The purpose of this grant is to encourage students to pursue a career in the area of electromagnetics. These grants are intended to support students involved in research directed by a faculty member who is at their institution and is a member of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society. The Grant may be awarded to doctoral students pursuing a career in the area of electromagnetics in electrical engineering or a related field at an accredited institution of higher learning. Up to ten $5,000 PhD grants are awarded each year to encourage students to pursue a career in electromagnetics.
- The Call for Proposals and electronic application form are available at: https://ieeeaps.org/aps-2026-doctoral-research-grants
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Fellowship
The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) annually allocated $240,000 for its Fellowship Program since 2023. The program is to promote areas of interest to AP-S among graduate students and postdoctoral fellows worldwide to facilitate their career pursuit in these areas. Researchers affiliated with an academic institute and mentored by a faculty or industry supervisor for the academic year of application are invited to apply for support of their work on a proposed research project. The AP-S is committed to demographic, geographic, and disciplinary diversity in selecting high-merit applications.
- Details of IEEE AP-S Fellowship Program are available at: https://ieeeaps.org/awards/ieee-antennas-and-propagation-society-fellowship-program-awards
IEEE Leopold B. Felsen Research Grant for Electromagnetics
The Award is intended to keep alive the memory and scientific legacy of Professor Leopold. B. Felsen (1924-2005), a towering figure in modern electromagnetics. It takes the form of a research grant bestowed upon a promising young professional to conduct a research project focused on fundamental aspects of electromagnetics. The Grant consists of 5,000 USD and a plaque.
- The Call for Proposals and electronic application form are available at: https://ieeeaps.org/awards/ieee-antennas-and-propagation-society-fellowship-program-awards
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Mojgan Daneshmand Grant for Women
The grant is named after late Prof. Mojgan Daneshmand, whose research achievements and commitments to the Antennas and Propagation Society are a model to promote women. Upto 12 grants ($1,500 each) annually, which will preferably be awarded to applicants across the 6 continents. In addition to the grant, the Symposium registration fee and banquet ticket are covered by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society.
- Details of 2026 Mojgan Daneshmand Awards are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/mojgan_daneshmand_grant.php
IEEE AP-S Educational Initiatives Program
Grants of up to USD $5,000 are awarded by the AP-S Education Committee to develop quality educational resources for educators, students, and the public within the areas of electromagnetics, propagation, and antennas.
- Details of IEEE AP-S Educational Initiatives Grant are available at: https://ieeeaps.org/education/call-for-educational-initiative-proposals
Travel Grants
IEEE AP-S C.J. Reddy Travel Grant for Graduate Students
The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) awards several (a maximum of 10) travel grants ($1,500 each) annually to help graduate students attend the annual IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation.
- Details of IEEE AP-S C.J. Reddy Travel Grant for Graduate Students are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/cj_reddy_travel_grant.php
IEEE AP-S John Volakis Travel Grant for Graduate Students
The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) awards multiple (a maximum of 8) travel grants ($1,500 each) annually to help graduate students attend the annual IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation.
- Details of IEEE AP-S John Volakis Travel Grant for Graduate Students are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/john_volakis_travel_grant.php
IEEE AP-S Student Travel Grants
This grant is established and sponsored by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society and administered by the Members and Benefits Committee. The grant provides partial financial support for students planning to travel and attend the AP-S flagship conference. The awards should be used to partially pay for the in-person conference attendance expenses (tickets, hotel accommodation, transportation, registration fee, etc.).
- Details of 2026 IEEE AP-S Student Travel Grants are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/student_travel_grant.php
IEEE AP-S Raj Mittra Travel Grant
Raj Mittra Travel Grant (RMTG) has been established to support and encourage participation in the International IEEE Antennas and Propagation Symposium by providing travel funds to individuals exhibiting high aptitude or potential for research and who might otherwise be unable to attend.
- Details of 2026 IEEE AP-S Student Travel Grants are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/rajmittra_travel_grant.php
IEEE AP-S Industrial Young Professionals Travel Grant
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).
- Details of IEEE AP-S Industrial Young Professionals Travel Grant are available at: https://2026.apsursi.org/industrial_yp_travel_grant.php