Student Opportunities at Advanced Lithography + Patterning

Two male students walk the hall of SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning

Students can get their costs covered, gain recognition, and take courses

Grants and scholarships, funded by leading companies and individuals from across the lithography community, help students attend for free. Students also have access to courses, special events, and award recognition.

Jump to: Student Grants | Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students | Awards | Courses

Upcoming deadlines

11 September: Submit an abstract to be considered for an award
30 October: Company deadline to sponsor a Student Grant
1 November: Nick Cobb Scholarship application
21 November: Deadline for Student Grant application

Students can attend for free

Learn alongside experts

Explore the semiconductor industry, meet noteworthy experts, and network with peers.

Get conference registration fees covered

Student grants cover the full cost of admission plus one short course.

Reimbursement for travel and lodging*

See below for more details about travel reimbursement

US students can receive up to $500 and international students can receive up to $1,000 to cover travel costs. Reimbursable costs include air fare, gas, and/or trains, and lodging, such as hotel or Airbnb. Students will also be able to choose one short course they'd like to attend on-site.

Deadline to apply for a grant: 21 November 2024

*Students must save all receipts to receive reimbursement. If receipts are not kept, no reimbursement will be given.

Eligibility + Requirements

Only students may apply.
- Students in high school (pre-university/secondary), community and technical colleges, undergraduate programs, and graduate programs qualify.
Students must be enrolled in school and in a program related to optics and photonics at the time of the conference.
Student authors will receive priority over student attendees. However, all interested students are encouraged to apply.
- A manuscript must be submitted to proceedings by the due date.
- Preference may be given to those who have not received any previous awards from SPIE.

Additional details:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee established by symposia, conference, and advisory committee chairs.
Applications are reviewed on their own merit, based on the experience and education level of the individual student.
Students will be selected relative to other applicants with similar educational backgrounds.
If students know each other and both receive a grant, they are encouraged to lodge together to save on funds.

Become a company sponsor of student grants

Sponsoring student grants puts your company in contact with qualified and skilled professionals and illustrates your company's support of the growing semiconductor industry. For more information about contributing to the student grant program, download the sponsorship flyer below and email the Conference Program Coordinator, Josephine Hegeberg, for more information.

Download sponsor flyer

Apply for the Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship

The Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship supports the education of a graduate student studying in a field related to advanced lithography. This $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student, plus include travel support paid for by Siemens EDA to attend SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning. The 2025 application deadline is 1 November 2024.

Luke Long accepts the Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship in 2020

Recognition for outstanding work

Awards can boost resumes and launch indiviuals' professional trajectories, especialy students and early career professionals. If you know about research that deserves recognition, be sure to share information about the awards at SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning so researchers can submit their work.

Take an in-person course

Students are encouraged to review available courses at SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning.

Recipients of student grants will be able to select one short course of their choosing to be included with their registration.