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SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics | Photonics Center SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics Thanks to the generous $1 million endowment established by SPIE and Boston University, the Photonics Center is delighted to invite applications from trainees in Photonics Center faculty labs pursuing impactful photonics research.
Awardees will be recognized as recipients of the SPIE–Boston University Scholarship in Photonics , which supports outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral associates advancing the frontiers of photonics. Recipients of the one-year scholarship will receive $37,500 toward their stipend/fringe benefits, and $2,500 to cover travel to any domestic SPIE conference at which they are a presenter (poster or oral).
The mentor will need to demonstrate availability of support for the balance of the stipend, fringe, full tuition and benefits. Awardees can be doctoral students (year 2+) or postdoctoral scholars. International and domestic students may apply.
Applicants will complete the form below, which includes attaching a one-page description of the research they will conduct during the scholarship year and their ultimate career goals, a CV, and a letter of recommendation by their mentor/advisor.
Evaluation criteria will include: Quality of the research plan (significance/impact, innovation, and approach); Strength of the applicant (based on CV, papers, presentations, training experiences, etc.); Alignment of proposed research with the Photonics Center mission ; Mentor support (evidence that the mentor is supportive and enthusiastic about the applicant, along with a strong track record of mentorship).
Only one nomination per mentor will be allowed each year. Mentors whose students have been supported in the past five years are ineligible to nominate. A review committee of Photonics Center faculty will evaluate nominations and select a scholarship recipient.
The mentor must have external funding in place to support the balance of stipend and fringe, although departments should cover tuition- and benefits-related balances. Application Deadline is July 31, 2026 SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics Application Form Your Department (Required) Please briefly describe your research and career plans and how this aligns with the Photonics Center mission. (Required) Max.
file size: 100 MB. Upload Your Resume/CV (Required) Max. file size: 100 MB.
Upload a Recommendation Letter (Required) Max. file size: 100 MB. The Recommendation Letter should be from your faculty advisor.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Doctoral students (year 2+) or postdoctoral scholars at Boston University Photonics Center faculty labs. International and domestic students may apply. One nomination per mentor per year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $37,500 (stipend/fringe) + $2,500 (travel). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics is funded by SPIE and Boston University. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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