SPS Outstanding Student Award for Undergraduate Research
Formerly the International Conference of Physics Students (ICPS) Travel Award
Recipients: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15
 Application Form 2008 ICPS Website
Program Overview
 SPS is soliciting from its student membership proposals for physics papers to be presented at the 2008 International Conference of Physics Students (ICPS), August 6-13, 2008, in Cracow, Poland. Up to two student papers will be selected.
Winners will receive a $500 honorarium and a $500 award for their SPS Chapter. In addition, expenses for transportation, room, board, and registration for the ICPS will by paid by SPS. In addition, winners are invited to give their research presentation at an SPS Research Session at a national meeting in 2008-09.
The ICPS is planned and hosted by the International Association of Physics Students (IAPS), an international non-governmental association run by students for students and recent graduates who are interested in physics. The IAPS provides the opportunity for physics students to have an international experience as a supplement to their university or college science education. The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a National Committee member of IAPS representing the United States of America.
The conference language will be English. Typically, the attendees are upper level undergraduate, and first and second year graduate students. Previous year's conferences have been held in Romania, England, Portugal, Denmark, Turkey, Austria, and Russia.
Submitting Applications
The application form with proposed abstract and two letters of recommendation must be sent to the SPS ICPS Committee, American Institute of Physics, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, postmarked on or before March 15.
Judging Criteria
Applications will be judged on the quality of the abstract, letters of recommendation and demonstration of active participation in SPS
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