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 soon

Important 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.