Sister Chapters Program 2025
Sister Chapters Program Committee
- Ana Garcia Armada, Vice President, Member and Global Activities, anagar@ing.uc3m.es
- Ranga Rao Venkatesha Prasad, ComSoc Member Services Director, R.R.VenkateshaPrasad@tudelft.nl
- Ricardo Veiga, ComSoc Member-At-Large (BOG), veiga.ricardo@ieee.org
- Trish Jaraicie, Director of Membership and Marketing, p.jaraicie@comsoc.org
- Mohab Mangoud, SCP Chair, mmangoud@ieee.org
What is the Sister Chapters Program?
The initiative by IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) to foster collaboration among global chapters. With over 200 chapters worldwide, the program aims to create formal partnerships (sisterhoods) between ComSoc chapters from different countries and regions. In addition, it encourages joint technical activities, student engagement, and membership growth.
Why Join the Sister Chapters Program?
- ✓ Strengthen your chapter through global collaboration.
- ✓ Support student branches and professional development.
- ✓ Gain visibility and recognition for outstanding partnerships.
- ✓ Help develop new ComSoc student chapters.
- ✓ Receive up to $1,000++ in funding for joint activities during the year.
Key Program Objectives
- ✓ Cross-cultural collaboration – Connect and engage with chapters worldwide.
- ✓ Knowledge sharing – Organize technical webinars, lectures, and research projects.
- ✓ Student engagement – Establish/expand student branch activities.
- ✓ Membership growth – Promote IEEE ComSoc membership and retention.
- ✓ Recognition – Earn additional funding and awards for top-performing chapters.
Important Dates for 2025
- Wednesday, 5 March 2025: Sister Chapter (SPC’25) Funding Applications Open
- Wednesday, 19 March 2025: Sister Chapter Funding Application Deadline
- Friday, 11 April 2025: Chapters Notified of Funding Status/Chapters Notified of Sister Chapter
- November 2025: Final Project Report Submission
How to Apply for the Sister Chapter Program and Funding
- Fill out the Sister Chapter Program application.
- Await confirmation from the Sister Chapter Program Committee regarding the announcement of sister chapters pairs matching (by April 1, 2025).
- Actively participate in Sister Chapter Program activities upon confirmation.
To apply, access the following form link.