Advancing light-based research and technologies requires collaboration, opportunity, and connections. Made possible by the generous support of industry sponsors, the SPIE Hosted Professional Grant boosts the careers of SPIE Members by facilitating SPIE conference attendance. The program also aims to make SPIE events more accessible to underrepresented groups.
We all win when we work together to elevate the optics and photonics workforce.
Sponsors: Sign up to promote the growth of the optics and photonics industry by giving new talent and diverse perspectives a chance to advance their career at an SPIE conference.
Applicants: If you’re an SPIE Member seeking to attend one of the world-renowned SPIE meetings, submit your application today.
Grants are currently available for travel support to attend SPIE Optics and Photonics (2023), SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing (2024), and SPIE Photonics West (2024).
It is strongly recommended when purchasing your airfare, you carefully review the company’s cancellation policy. SPIE will only reimburse for airfare/lodging if recipients are able to attend.
The number of grants awarded to a specific SPIE meeting will vary, depending on the number of sponsors funding the program.
Applicants can apply for more than one SPIE meeting but can only be selected for sponsorship of one SPIE meeting per year.