GRSS Travel Support
The IEEE GRSS is pleased to announce the IGARSS 2026 Travel Scholarship Program. This initiative provides fixed-amount cash awards to support attendees participating in IGARSS 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:
- Be an IEEE and GRSS member
- Be a first author or presenting author on at least 1 accepted abstract
- Have not received funding within the last 2 years
Selection Criteria:
Awards are competitive and will be evaluated based on:
- Scientific Merit: The quality and originality of the accepted paper (review scores will be considered).
- Applicant's Contribution & Potential: The applicant's role in the paper and their academic/professional trajectory.
- Impact of Attendance: A compelling statement on how attending IGARSS will benefit the applicant's research or career.
- Geographic & Diversity Considerations: Efforts will be made to ensure a diverse pool of awardees across institutions and regions.
Application Process:
The GRSS travel scholarship application must be submitted online through the link below:
Application link coming soonImportant Dates:
- Application Portal Opens: 1 February 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
- Notification of Awards: 15 April 2026
Award Disbursement:
- The scholarship will be disbursed as a single lump-sum payment after the conference, contingent upon the recipient's verified in-person attendance and presentation of their paper.
- Please note: Awardees are responsible for any applicable taxes related to the scholarship according to their local and national laws.
Contact:
For any inquiries regarding the IGARSS 2026 Travel Scholarship Program, please contact: igarssgrants@cmsworkshops.com.