AgWireless'26 Travel Grants - Apply by July 15 (Academics & Professionals Welcome)

[Selim, Mohamed Y [E CPE]]

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce travel grants for AgWireless'26, August 29 - September 3, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Thanks to the generous support of the U.S. National Science Foundation, a limited number of travel grants are available and this year they are open to both academics and professionals, helping participants who would otherwise find it financially challenging to attend.

AGWIRELESS'26 AT A GLANCE

AgWireless'26 convenes leaders and innovators from academia, industry, government, and communities to accelerate concerted 6G, AI, AgTech, and multi-use innovation on ARA, the first-of-its-kind wireless living lab. The week runs across three segments:

- Segment 1: ARA User Program (hands-on training + Arathon): Saturday-Sunday, August 29-30.

- Segment 2: Plenary / Main Event (keynotes, panels, demos, posters): Monday-Tuesday, August 31 - September 1.

- Segment 3: Demo & Exhibit at the Farm Progress Show: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, September 1-3.

TRAVEL GRANT TYPES AND NUMBER OF DAYS

Travel stipends are calibrated to the number of days you attend, the more of the program you join, the larger the stipend. There are three day-based tiers, and what each covers depends on whether you participate as an academic or a professional:

Two-day grant (2 days)

   - Professionals only: Plenary / main event (Aug 31 - Sep 1)

Four-day grant (4 days)

   - Academics: Workshop + Plenary (Aug 29 - Sep 1)

   - Professionals: Plenary + Farm Progress Show (Aug 31 - Sep 3)

Six-day grant (6 days)

   - Academics only: Full event - Workshop + Plenary + Farm Progress Show (Aug 29 - Sep 3)

A few notes:

- Academics (students, faculty, and researchers) attend the Saturday-Sunday ARA User Program workshop which anchors the hands-on training and Arathon. They are also welcome to attend the two-day Plenary and Farm Progress Show.

- Professionals (industry and government) do not attend the workshop by default. Their grants cover the two-day Plenary (main event) and, optionally, the Farm Progress Show - up to four days.

- Awardees within commuting distance (about 200 miles of Ames) receive adjusted support, and awardees are encouraged to share accommodations where possible to make the most of the available funds (an optional accommodation will be provided to students only).

ELIGIBILITY AND PRIORITY

Travel grants are open to students, academics, and researchers from U.S. institutions and non-profits, as well as industry and government professionals. When applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to women and members of underrepresented groups.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a single PDF via the application form (https://forms.gle/zYQUTgG3q7dcxDEN8) containing:

1. Your CV.

2. A personal statement (max 2 pages) that addresses: (a) your research or professional accomplishments to date; (b) how attending AgWireless'26, especially the ARA User Training, will advance your current and future work, including specific topics for which ARA can serve as a testbed; and (c) your willingness to serve as an active ARA user and share your experience with the broader community.

Student applicants: your personal statement must include an approval signature from your advisor (or a recommendation letter).

We also encourage applicants to present at the event. Submit for the Poster and/or Talk session here: https://forms.gle/XQKAqNRhzAivQtp57

DEADLINE

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit as early as possible and no later than 11:59 pm Central Time on July 15, 2026. Late applications may be considered while funds remain, but early submission is strongly encouraged.

Questions? Contact the AgWireless'26 organizing team at e...@arawireless.org. Full event details: https://arawireless.org/agwireless26/

Warm regards,

The AgWireless'26 Organizing Team

www.arawireless.org

e...@arawireless.org

Best Regards,

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Mohamed Y. Selim

Senior Member, IEEE

Associate Teaching Professor,

Electrical and Computer Eng. Dept,

Office Phone Number: +1 515 294 5498

305  Durham Center, Iowa State University

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"In memory of my beloved advisor, Prof. Ahmed Kamal, 

whose wisdom, guidance, and kindness continue to inspire me.