IEEE Foundation announces 2008 application deadlines.
Press Release Summary:
IEEE Foundation is accepting grant applications for new and innovative projects for 2008. Projects should improve primary and secondary science, technology, and math learning; encourage pre-university students to consider engineering as career; increase public's understanding of role of engineers and technology in society; preserve history of IEEE associated technologies; tap technological expertise of IEEE members; or demonstrate ability to be replicated.
Original Press Release:
IEEE Foundation Announces 2008 Application Deadlines
8 January - The IEEE Foundation is accepting grant applications for new and innovative projects for 2008. Unsolicited applications will be accepted in cycles from IEEE units and other organizations working in areas of relevance and importance to the IEEE and its membership. Projects should achieve one or more of the following objectives:
o Improve primary and secondary science, technology, and math learning
o Encourage pre-university students to consider engineering as a career path
o Increase the public's understanding of the role of engineers and technology in society
o Preserve the history of IEEE associated technologies
o Tap the technological expertise of IEEE members
o Demonstrate ability to be replicated
Application deadlines:
18 April 2008 for June Meeting
5 September 2008 for November Meeting
Before submitting the online application, please review "How to Apply for a Grant." All applications will be considered for funding by both the IEEE Foundation Board of Directors and the IEEE Life Members Committee. Questions should be directed to the IEEE Foundation Administrator at +1 732 981 3435 or foundation-office@ieee.org.
