Important Dates:
- Program Announcement: August 1, 2023
- Student Applications Due: March 1, 2024
- Decision Notification: March 15, 2024
Introduction to the Program:
The purpose of the “Ph.D. Dissertation Competition Program” at the 2024 International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements & Analytics (SGSMA) is to provide an international platform for Ph.D. researchers in the fields related to synchrophasors and synchronized measurement analytics to present their dissertation research for a chance to win one of the three Grand Prizes of $1,000. These awards recognize not just quality research, but also an opportunity to share technology innovations and exchange ideas with the electric industry. The Ph.D. Dissertation Competition Program provides a travel grant to the 3 awarded researchers that include “free registration” and a “4-night accommodation” at the conference hotel. The awarded researchers will present their dissertation research through a poster in-person at the conference.
Eligibility:
- The candidate’s dissertation defended between May 1, 2022 and Dec 1, 2023 as indicated by the dissertation cover page will be considered.
- The application should be submitted by the Ph.D. researcher and endorsed by the dissertation advisor.
- Candidate must be able to attend the SGSMA2024 in person.
- Candidate must agree to present the dissertation research through a poster at the conference, if selected for an award.
Required Application Documents:
- Nomination letter from dissertation advisor highlighting the major contributions of the dissertation and its relevance to SGSMA
- A 3-page Summary of the Dissertation: Abstract (2 pages) and list of contributions and publications (1 page)
- A Copy of the Dissertation (if available)
How to Apply:
- Submit an application through the application portal below.
- The application includes an endorsement letter for the faculty advisor.
- The applicant acknowledges financing his/her travel to the conference. A travel grant will be provided to the winners that include a registration waiver and a 4-night accommodation at the conference hotel.
- If selected, register for the conference using a promotional code that waives the registration fees.
Selections are made by the SGSMA2024 organizing committee; all decisions are final. A letter for the purpose of Visa application acknowledging the award will be issued as requested.
If you have any questions about the Ph.D. Dissertation Competition Program of SGSMA2024, please reach out to the organizing committee at contact@sgsma2024.org.