The purpose of the UEF's Conference Fellowship Program is to allow new professionals, who could not otherwise do so, to participate in an UEF Conference. These conferences are typically intense, interdisciplinary, international, state-of-the-art meetings. The stipend is sufficient to cover the conference registration fee and on-site room and board. Transportation expenses are not included.
Applicants are limited to those currently active in engineering or related professions with a direct interest in the conference topic. They must be within ten years of their B.S. degrees at the time their application is submitted. The program includes those working in industry, government service and academia (including doctoral students).
The deadline for applications is three months before the start of the conference applied for. Awards will be made two months in advance of the conference start dates. Click here to see the conference calendar or check with the United Engineering Foundation office for additional information.
Applications must include the following information and should be sent to the United Engineering Foundation attention of Charles V. Freiman, Executive Director (fax: +1-212-591-7441; e-mail: engfndcvf@aol.com)"
1. Name (last, first, middle initial)
2. Title and dates of conference
3. Business address, phone, e-mail and fax numbers
4. Education (degrees, major, university and date conferred/expected)
5. Work experience (Industry/university/government laboratory, position and dates)
6. Current job description and justification for the awarding of a fellowship (200
word maximum)
7. Dated signature of applicant
8. Endorsement - A statement of support by the employer or advisor (100 word maximum)
9. Signature of endorser with position and date
United Engineering Foundation Conferences were established in 1962 to promote the interchange of information in interdisciplinary engineering fields and to develop an interface with other disciplines for exploration of problems and issues of mutual concern. Over 650 such conferences have been held.
The format of these typically four and one-half day conferences usually provides for morning and evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Most conferences also incorporate poster sessions. Afternoons are set aside for ad hoc meetings, informal discussions and recreation. This format is designed to maximize the opportunities for developing collaborative relationships and to promote dialogue on the developments of the meeting.