Fellowship Program

Important Dates

DateEvent
11 November 2024Call for Fellowship (CFF)
26 November 2024CFF closes
29 Nov – 09 Dec 2024Member Country Review
12 Dec 2024Fellowship Committee Review
17 Dec 2024Announcement of Selection
06 Jan 2025Confirmation by Selected Fellows

Overview

In today’s world, no challenge stands in isolation. The interconnected nature of our world means that a global pandemic influences the worldwide supply chain. Climate change impacts economic growth and decline around the globe. Digital divides contribute to societal unrest, and societal unrest leads to the digital divide among societies. Anticipating, adapting to, and embracing change brought on by technological advancement requires a far greater understanding of the myriad of interconnected forces that shape our societies and economies. APAN platform is an effort, in this direction, to connect the communities and bridge the gap. Interested participants can directly register for the event through the registration portal; however, APAN also offers a fellowship program for eligible community members.

The APAN Fellowship Program aims to enhance global collaboration by engaging participants in APAN meetings. These gatherings offer a conducive environment for networking with fellow researchers, engineers, and students. The program also encourages participants to foster global collaboration within their local communities post-meeting. Fellowships are competitive, welcoming applications from students (both graduates and undergraduates) and early-career researchers. Those whose papers are accepted for presentations receive preferential treatment. Applicants are required to outline the benefits of receiving a Fellowship for themselves, their organizations, and APAN. Fellows are expected to assist in the meeting’s organization while ensuring their active participation in sessions. To prevent last-minute drop-outs due to airfare unavailability, applicants must demonstrate airfare support at the time of application.

Who can apply?

  • Candidate with citizenship of an economy in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Candidates under the age of 35 will be given priority, but people of any age can apply.
  • Candidate must be from a University/Research & Development Community/Non-Profit organization.
  • Candidate must have support for airfare.

Application Procedure

To apply for a fellowship, please complete and submit the online application form.  You should upload a scanned copy of the official support letter for airfare with the application.

Applications involving paper presentations will be given preference. Applications other than the prescribed format will not be considered. Applications that are submitted after the deadline will be rejected.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened and short-listed candidates will be invited to join the meeting.

  • Application Submission
  • Selection Results
  • Acknowledgment from selected fellows through email within a specified date
  • In the case of non-receipt of email acknowledgment, another fellow on the waiting list will be selected
  • Waiting List announcement
  • APAN Meeting

Fellowship includes

  • Registration Fee: Access to All Sessions/Workshops/Tutorials.
  • Food: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch and Tea (During Conference) and Dinner when there are social events.
  • Local transportation allowance (if applicable) : From International Airport to the accommodation site and vice versa
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis during APAN Conference. Should you wish to arrange your accommodation (at your own cost) please notify the APAN SEC

Notes

  • Airfare is not provided
  • Fellows will be required to meet the cost of dinners, except when there are APAN social events
  • Fellows must present their passports for the purpose of identification upon arrival. You are advised to carry your passport during the conference.
  • Attendance during the conference is compulsory
  • Fellowship is not transferable

Blacklisting Policy

Selected fellows will be blacklisted if:

  • do not show up without good reason and sufficient notice
  • leave the meeting early without good reason and sufficient notice

Summary Report

All fellows are expected to provide a summary report after the meeting