IDEA Travel Support for 2026 IEEE RAS Conferences

Apply for IDEA Travel Support for 2026 IEEE RAS Conferences!

Are you passionate about robotics and automation but haven’t published in the last 3 years? The RAS IDEA Travel Support Program is here to help underrepresented individuals attend top IEEE RAS conferences like ICRA, IROS, CASE, and more, with up to USD$3,300 in funding for travel, registration, and lodging.

This IDEA program is open to all!

Applications close on November 30, 2025 11:59PM PST

Learn more and apply: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1d4e1817fbca479ca34e8dc758e0a79a

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