Online Application for an IEEE Foundation Grant

Please read the information about applying for grants available on this web site before completing this form.   If you find a word or phrase on this form that you do not understand, please click here definitions or explanations.   It is recommended that you create all your content in a text editor and save for future use with reports, then cut and paste into the form.   The maximum number of characters (including any spaces) for each entry is specified and can not be exceeded.   Complete all sections of this form and submit using the button at the bottom of this form.   Incomplete forms will not be considered.   If sections of this form denoted by * are not completed, you will not be able to submit your application.   The email address you enter in step 2.2, will be used by the IEEE Foundation to respond to your application.

If you have questions regarding the information required for any section of this form, please contact the IEEE Foundation by email at or telephone +1 732 981 3435.


Step 1:   Enter a concise descriptive title for your project *     (up to 50 characters)



Step 2:   Identify the main contacts

2.1 *   State the name of the organization requesting the grant *     (up to 50 characters)

If you are not representing an organization, enter "None" in the box above.

2.2 *   Identify the contact person for all interaction with the IEEE Foundation
This person will receive all email and correspondence from the IEEE Foundation and will be responsible for passing information to the project team.

                                                (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title *   First Name *   Last Name *

Email address *     (up to 50 characters)

Telephone number *     (up to 20 characters)

Fax number     (up to 20 characters)

Mailing address * house number, street, city, state or province, postal code, country   (up to 180 characters)

2.3 *   Identify the person responsible for managing the project finances (including grant payments and financial reports).   Please Note: If the project is being submitted on behalf of an IEEE Organizational Unit, this person should be the financial officer of that unit.

                                                (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title *   First Name *   Last Name *

Email address *     (up to 50 characters)

Telephone number *     (up to 20 characters)

Fax number     (up to 20 characters)

Mailing address * street, city, state or province, postal code, country   (up to 180 characters)




Step 3:   Please describe your project in the following sections

3.1 * Enter the amount of the grant you are requesting from the IEEE Foundation in U.S. dollars
  round up or down to the nearest whole dollar
(you may use this currency converter to help you convert from your non-U.S. currency)

3.2 * Enter the amount of the additional funding you have obtained or plan to obtain from other sources (in U.S. dollars)
round up or down to the nearest whole dollar

3.3 * Enter the total amount of funding needed to successfully complete this project.
  (sum of 3.1 and 3.2)

3.4 * Enter the proposed duration of the project in months ( not to exceed 60)

3.5 * Enter your proposed start date        

3.6 * Is this a new project?   Yes or No    

3.7 * Are you requesting funding from other organizations?   Yes or No    
        (Support by others is a positive indicator of the value of the proposal.)

        If Yes, list the other organizations.     (up to 400 characters)


3.8 * Enter your project location by IEEE region   (map showing IEEE Regions)

3.9   If your project involves an educational institution, please enter the name, otherwise, leave blank.
    (up to 60 characters)

3.10   If your project is not based in the U.S.A., and involves a national society in your country,
         please enter the name of that society.
    (up to 60 characters)

3.11 * Provide a summary of your project     (up to 1000 characters)
This summary should explain how the project fits into the mission of the IEEE Foundation, who it will benefit, what these benefits are, and what you plan to achieve through the sucessful completion of this project.

3.12 * Provide a detailed description of the project including the need for this project, how the project will be carried out and list the key steps (milestones) that are necessary for completion.     (up to 1500 characters)

3.13 * Describe how you will measure that the project has been successful     (up to 800 characters)

3.14 * The IEEE Foundation does not normally provide ongoing financial support. Explain how the project will be sustained after the funding from the IEEE Foundation has ended, if this grant is approved. If your project does not require ongoing financial support, type "not applicable" in the space below.     (up to 800 characters)

3.15 * You must provide a budget showing all projected income and expenses including all other sources and amounts of funding. Download and enter your financial data on this formatted Excel spread sheet.

For your guidance, you may wish to view this sample Excel spread sheet.

Please read the following statement and indicate your compliance.

I have completed the budget Excel sheet for my project and I am now sending it as an email attachment to before I complete and submit this form.
Yes or No

3.16 * List your cash flow requirements for IEEE Foundation grant funds     (up to 1500 characters)
Show the month, year and amount for each payment for the duration of the project. For example, November 2004 - $250; February 2005 - $400.

Step 4:   Identify the project team
If your project involves other individuals, please list (up to) the four main members of the team (most significant first).

4.1   Identify the Project Leader for this project

                                                (up to 20 characters)                             (up to 20 characters)
Title *   First Name *   Last Name *

4.2 * Provide a professional biography of the project leader     (up to 800 characters)

4.3 * Is the Project Leader a member of IEEE? Yes or No

4.4 Identify the Second Team Member

                                            (up to 20 characters)                         (up to 20 characters)
Title   First Name   Last Name

        professional biography of second team member     (up to 800 characters)

4.5 Identify the Third Team Member

                                            (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title   First Name   Last Name

        professional biography of third team member     (up to 800 characters)

4.6 Identify the Fourth Team Member

                                            (up to 20 characters)                           (up to 20 characters)
Title   First Name   Last Name

        professional biography of fourth team member     (up to 800 characters)



Step 5:   A copy for your records

You will automatically receive an email message containing a copy of your submission, however, since this form is designed in a printer friendly format, you can use the PRINT button on your browser if you wish to make a printed copy of your completed form before you press submit.


Step 6: Submit your Application

Grants are available from the IEEE Foundation and the IEEE Life Members Fund. The Grants committee contains representatives from both bodies to ensure the best match between the funding bodies and each grant request.

By pressing the "Submit this form" button, I agree that if I am awarded a grant, I will provide a full financial accounting of any expenditures, and I will submit a complete final report (and interim reports if required).

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