Best Student Paper Award
The Best Student Paper Award will be presented at YPS-IWFA 2026 to recognize outstanding research contributions by student authors. The award aims to encourage excellence and innovation in antennas, propagation, electromagnetics, and related fields.
Eligibility: The first author and presenter of the paper must be a full-time student at the time of paper submission. The student must personally present the paper at the symposium.
The selection will be based on the originality, technical quality, significance, and clarity of the paper, as well as the quality of the conference presentation.
Best Young Professional Paper Award
The Best Young Professional Paper Award will be presented at YPS-IWFA 2026 to recognize outstanding contributions from Young Professionals working in academia, industry, or research organizations. The award seeks to promote emerging leaders and innovative research in antennas, propagation, and electromagnetic technologies.
Eligibility: The first author and presenter of the paper must be an early-career researcher or professional who received their PhD degree within the past 10 years as of the paper submission deadline. The presenter must personally deliver the paper at the symposium.
The selection will be based on the originality, technical quality, significance, and clarity of the paper, as well as the quality of the conference presentation.