IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill
Call for Proposals - Round #1
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- Target funding amount: ~300 USD/team.
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- Proposed activities should be conducted till July 2026, with the deadline for report submission being 15 August 2026.
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- Events can be submitted in any of the categories mentioned on the UpSkill website.
Important Dates
Phase #1
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Call For Proposals
05 April 2026 -
Proposal Submission Deadline
20 April 2026 -
Result Announcement
01 May 2026 -
Time to organize projects
01 May – 10 August 2026 -
Report Submission Deadline
15 August 2026 -
Report Evaluation Period
September 2026 -
Funds Transfer
December 2026
Phase #2
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Call For Proposals
01 June 2026 -
Proposal Submission Deadline
28 June 2026 -
Result Announcement
08 July 2026 -
Time to organize projects
10 July – 15 October 2026 -
Report Submission Deadline
30 October 2026 -
Report Evaluation Period
November 2026 -
Funds Transfer
December 2026
Qualification Criteria
To be eligible for collaboration and funding from the IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals Committee, proposals must meet the following criteria:
- Each YP AG/Council in Region 10 can receive funding only once per year.
- The proposal must be submitted by an IEEE Young Professional member of the respective YP AG/Council. If the submitter is not the YP AG/Council Chair, the proposal must be endorsed by the YP AG Chair.
- The IEEE officer endorsing the proposal must have their position recorded in IEEE vTools for validation.
- Proposals must be submitted via the UpSkill proposal submission portal (Link).
- Independence: The proposed activity must not be a sub-activity under another program.
- Selected activities will follow this title format:
“IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill – X YYYY”
(X = Section/Council Name, YYYY = Calendar Year) - YP AGs must adhere to the IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill program structure.
- Activities should be conducted in either Face-to-Face or Hybrid modes.
- Face-to-face activities must comply with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the hosting country.
- Attendee registration fees (if applicable) should offer discounts for IEEE and Region 10 Young Professional members.
Program Tracks
Activities must cover at least two or more of the following recommended tracks
Program Structure & Sessions
The program should include a variety of session types such as
Talks/ Keynotes
Workshops/Hands-on Demonstrations
Networking Sessions
Panel Discussions
Other interactive elements are also encouraged.
Funding Limits & Matching Fund Policy
Selected proposals are eligible for up to USD 300, based on the mode of the event and Region 10 Matching Fund Policy.
Submission Process
To apply for funding under the IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill program, applicants must submit a well-structured proposal that outlines the activity, expected impact, proposed date, program details, and anticipated outcomes. The proposal must follow the designated format and be submitted through the Region 10 Young Professionals Submission Portal.
Steps for Proposal Submission
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Access the Submission Portal
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User Registration & Login
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Select Funding Category
Choose “Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill” as the funding category.
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Complete the Questionnaires
Provide all necessary details as per the submission guidelines, including the program structure, budget, and expected impact.
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Request & Obtain Endorsement (If Applicable)
If the project leader (submitter) is not a YP Affinity Group Executive Committee member (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer), an endorsement is required.
The endorsement must be provided through the Region 10 Young Professionals Submission Portal by:
- Entering the endorser’s details while completing the submission form.
- Attaching the endorsement document in the designated section at the end of the form.
- The endorser should be the YPAG Chair, Council Chair, or YP Representative (for Council submissions).
The endorsement must be attached and submitted along with the proposal before the submission deadline.
If the project leader (submitter) is not a YP Affinity Group Executive Committee member (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer), an endorsement is required.
The endorsement must be provided through the Region 10 Young Professionals Submission Portal by:
- Entering the endorser’s details while completing the submission form.
- Attaching the endorsement document in the designated section at the end of the form.
- The endorser should be the YPAG Chair, Council Chair, or YP Representative (for Council submissions).
The endorsement must be attached and submitted along with the proposal before the submission deadline.
Reimbursement Claims
Reimbursement claims apply only to proposals selected for funding. A detailed report must be submitted within the specified period to the IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals Committee, including:
A structured activity report.
A finance/expense report.
All receipts related to the event.
Event pictures and recordings.
Details on the number of participants, specifying IEEE member attendance.
The report submission link will be provided to all fund recipients during the results notification stage.
Round #1 - Accepted Proposals
2024 UpSkill Winners
