The IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is pleased to provide travel grants on a highly competitive basis to EMBS student members to attend EMBC. The grants will be awarded to a limited number of applicants who have a genuine need for support, and the paper quality will be taken into consideration. EMBS student membership is required at the time when the application is made. Find out more information on how to join EMBS.
The grants can only be used to cover the travel expenses for applicants to attend the approved conference. The grants, if approved, will be on a reimbursement basis following instructions given to grantees. The EMBS travel grant selection and oversight committees reserve the right to make the final decision regarding all applications.
Apply for a Travel Grant Application
| Travel Grant Application for EMBC 2026 |
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| 9 March 2026 Application Open |
| 1 May 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT* (Final Deadline) Application and Recommendation Letter Deadline (*There will not be any exceptions for late or incomplete applications.) |
| 1 May 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT** (Final Deadline) Application Closed (**Late applications will not be accepted.) |
| 1 May 2026 Decisions Announced |
Current On-going Travel Grant Programs
At this time, travel grants are only available for EMBC conference.
All applications must be submitted online through the official travel grant submission system linked below. For consideration of an IEEE EMBS supported travel grant, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria at the time of application submission and applications must be received by the dates noted below under specific conference. There are no exceptions for late or incomplete applications. Applications will be considered until the exhaustion of funds. Applicants will be notified of the decision. Successful applicants should make their own travel arrangements and keep receipts; they will receive detailed instructions on grant payment.
EMBC Student Travel Grant
EMBC travel grant is awarded to assist in covering the travel expenses, including airfare, accommodations, and transit for approved applicants to attend the physical conference in-person. Typical travel grant support is typically awarded in the amount of $2000, however this may vary based on many factors. The travel grant selection committee reserves the right to award a different amount than requested.
Eligibility and Important Information for Interested Applicants
In order for your application to be considered for an EMBC Conference Travel Grant, the following eligibility criteria must be met:
- Active EMBS student or graduate student membership is required at the time of application and must be active for the year in which the conference occurs.
- The student’s curriculum vitae
- A supporting letter from the student detailing how the student will benefit from attending EMBC and the need for the travel grant. The letter should indicate which aspects of the EMBC program are likely to impact the student’s research and career development. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a serious interest in this research field. You may also mention any other relevant details that should be considered in the evaluation of your application. Please be concise: a brief letter that clearly and convincingly addresses the above points is strongly encouraged.
A reference letter must be submitted with your application. - A reference letter must be submitted with your application.
- Must have an ACCEPTED paper at the respective conference.
- Must provide the Paper ID.
- Must attend the physical conference and agree to present your paper at the conference, in-person.
Reference letter: Each Conference Travel Grant application must be accompanied by a recommendation letter from your supervisor or a senior colleague who is familiar with your work. It is recommended to prepare in advance for this step, as the application submission period is often very short.
Additional Information
- Only a limited number of grants will be awarded, and on a highly competitive basis.
- The grant will be awarded to applicants who have a genuine need for support, and the paper quality may be taken into consideration.
- The grant can only be used to cover the travel expenses for applicants to attend the approved conference/event. The grant, if approved, will be on a reimbursement basis following the conference.
- All applications must be submitted online through the application system. For consideration, applications are required to be submitted by the specified date announced by the travel grant selection committee. Applications will be considered until the exhaustion of funds.
- The EMBC travel grant selection results will be posted on the page below, under the respective conference. Applicants will be notified of the decision by email. Successful applicants will be notified with further instructions on how to receive their reimbursement.
- The EMBC travel grant selection and oversight committees reserve the right to make the final decision regarding all applications.
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