Getting Started

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• Review the EPICS in IEEE Training Course.
• Review the specific Call for Proposals under Get Involved above.

• Check in with your local IEEE section.
• See if there are IEEE groups on Campus you can work with to support your project.

• Think about the end users of your proposed solution and find an organization that engages with those users.
• Meet with an appropriate community partner before completing your application to discuss the project details.

• Be sure to fully answer all the questions in the form.
• A letter from the community partner, as well as an itemized budget, is required.

• Once you have all the information, you will submit your application in Foundant, the EPICS in IEEE grant management system.
• Included on the page are videos links on how to submit your application through Foundant.

• The EPICS in IEEE review process can take several months.
• Reviewers or committee members may reach out if they have questions about your project.

• If your project is approved, you will receive a formal approval email and an acceptance package to complete.
• Depending on the project’s location, the funding is usually distributed within 2-3 months of approval.