IEEE ComSoc Young Researcher Award
for
Europe, Middle East, & Africa Region
Motion 10:02: “IEEE ComSoc EMEA Regional Young Researcher of the Year Award recognizes ComSoc members in EMEA Region for their research activities in the Field of Interest of ComSoc as follows: Award is a plaque and honorarium of up to $500; maximum. This Award will be complemented by two awards for ‘Outstanding Young Researchers’ to comprise plaques and honorariums of up to $250 each. All 3 awards will be granted yearly.” (Approved by BoG2 2010)
2012 EMEA Award Application
The “IEEE ComSoc Young Researcher Award for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region” is sponsored by the IEEE Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region. This award honors researchers who have been very active in the IEEE through ComSoc publication and conference activities over the last three years.
- The upper age limit is 35.
- Applicants must be an IEEE member, and resident in the EMEA Region.
- The "IEEE ComSoc Young Researcher Award for the EMEA Region" will be awarded to the best candidate.
Award Prize
- The recipient of "IEEE ComSoc Young Researcher Award for the EMEA Region" will receive a plaque and honorarium of US$500.
- The two runner-up Outstanding Young Researchers will each receive a plaque and honorarium of US$250.
Selection Process
An EMEA Selection Committee, will determine the award recipient(s) from among the eligible applicants. The Committee will then determine two additional outstanding young researchers from the remaining applicants.
Each applicant must submit an Application to the Chair of the IEEE ComSoc EMEA Young Researcher Awards Committee before the deadline.
Applications should include the following:
- Applicant’s biography
- A list of publication and conference activities over the last three years, particularly in IEEE Periodicals. In case of multiple author publication, please explain the role of the nominee.
- Description of main topics/thesis of the applicant over the last three years. (A4 one page)
- The cover page should contain the applicant's name, affiliation, address, IEEE Membership Number, telephone, fax number and e-mail address.
Important dates:
- 31 October: Closing date for submissions
- 30 November: Announcement of awardees
Each application must be sent by e-mail to:
Chair - Young Researcher Award Program
(for email go to http://www.comsoc.org/about/boards/member-relations)