IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill
Call for Proposals
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- Target funding amount: ~600 USD/team.
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- Proposed activities should be conducted within July 2025, with the deadline for report submission being 31 August 2025.
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- Events can be submitted in any of the categories mentioned on the UpSkill website.
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- For proposal submission, use the link https://submission.yp.ieeer10.org/login
Important Dates
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 600, 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 obtained through the Region 10 Young Professionals Submission Portal by:
- Submitting an endorsement request with the endorser’s contact information.
- The endorser should be the YPAG Chair, Council Chair, or YP Representative (for Council submissions).
- Once the request is submitted, the endorser will receive an automated email with a link to provide endorsement via a dedicated webpage.
The endorsement must be submitted before the proposal 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 obtained through the Region 10 Young Professionals Submission Portal by:
- Submitting an endorsement request with the endorser’s contact information.
- The endorser should be the YPAG Chair, Council Chair, or YP Representative (for Council submissions).
- Once the request is submitted, the endorser will receive an automated email with a link to provide endorsement via a dedicated webpage.
The endorsement must be submitted before the proposal submission deadline.
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Automatic Proposal Completion
Once the endorsement is received, the proposal is automatically completed in the system and no further action is required from the applicant.
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.
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