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Funding Opportunities

There is always light. If only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it. – Amanda Gorman

Providing visibility, community, and resources for women in optics and photonics.

Investing in young Black scientists and engineers with financial support and professional development opportunities.

Reducing barriers to parents and caregivers participation in OSA meetings and conferences.

Reducing paywall barriers through a one time publishing grant to Black authors in an Open-Access journal.

Funding participation for early career women in the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition.

Recognizing outstanding women studying optical communications and networking.

Supporting scientists working in developing countries through assistance for mandatory publication charges to qualified JOSA A or JOSA B authors.

Apply for funding to continue your education, gain new experiences, and make advances in your research.

Advance your career with valuable experiences and opportunities in the science of optics.

Submit your papers, presentations, and research for recognition of excellence.