Program Objective
The M.Tech Student Initiative Program of IEEE SPACE 2026 invites M.Tech students from universities and research institutions across India to participate in this premier international conference in Space, Aerospace and Defence.
This initiative is designed to nurture the next generation of researchers by offering immersive exposure to state-of-the-art research advancements. Participants will have valuable opportunities to interact with distinguished experts from academia, industry, ISRO, and DRDO, while gaining insights into emerging technologies, practical innovations, and real-world engineering applications.
Who Can Apply
- M.Tech students from any institution
- Priority will be given to female students and students from Tier 3/4 institutions
- Preference will be given to AESS student members
Program Benefits
- Complimentary full conference registration (All accepted oral papers must be registered mandatorily by paying the full registration fees. The Initiative does not cover paper registration charges.)
- Access to all Technical, Plenary & Invited Sessions
- Lunches, Tea/Coffee Breaks
- Awards / Banquet Dinner
- Free lodging on a shared basis
- Sleeper class Train Fare (To & Fro)
- Networking with academia, industry & research leaders
Focus Areas (Indicative)
Space Systems • Antennas & Propagation • RF & Microwave Engineering
Radar & Remote Sensing • Satellite & Wireless Communications
Signal Processing • AI/ML for Space • Emerging Space Technologies
Completion Requirements
- Attend all Plenary & Invited Talks
- Attend assigned Technical Sessions
- Present a 5–7 minute summary talk
Documents Required
- CV / Resume
- Supervisor / HoD Signed Declaration
- Brief Research Summary
- Student ID Card
- IEEE / AESS Society Membership ID (optional)
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 10th March 2026
- Results Announcement: 17th March 2026
Certificate
Participants successfully completing the program will receive an IEEE SPACE 2026 – M.Tech Student Initiative Certificate.
Student Activities Team
- Dr. Nrusingha Charan Pradhan
- Ms. Keerthipriya Sathish
- Dr. Venkata Kishore Kothapudi
Contact
Email: ieeespacesa@gmail.com