Guide

Funding for approved IEEE Mentoring events is reimbursement-based, up to $1,500 depending on the event’s impact and scale. Organizers must submit proof of expenses, including receipts for eligible costs like venue, refreshments, equipment, event reports, and feedback forms. Travel expenses are not covered.

Organizers can host physical or virtual mentoring events where mentors and mentees connect one-on-one or in small groups. Key requirements include mentor diversity, participant engagement, and feedback collection. The events should foster knowledge sharing and professional growth for young IEEE members.

Reimbursement Process for Mentoring Events

Eligibility: Events approved for funding under IEEE Mentoring Meet

Step 1

Organizer Application

Step 2

Proposal Submission

Step 3

Evaluation & Approval

Step 4

Event Registration

Step 5

Event Execution

Step 6

Reporting & Reimbursement

Tips for Success

Ensure mentor diversity

Promote events across different IEEE communities

Encourage feedback submissions

Step 1: Organizer Application

The process begins when the organizer submits an Event Organization Request Formhttps://forms.gle/vd4zXLEAbnxeTK777

This form captures:

  • Organizer and IEEE OU details

  • Tentative event concept

  • Expected timeline and format

Automated Response:
After submission, an automated email is sent to the organizer containing:

  • The official proposal template

  • Submission instructions

  • Important timelines and expectations

Step 2: Proposal Submission

The organizer submits a formal event proposal using the provided template.

The proposal must include:

  • Event objectives and mentoring focus

  • Event format (1:1, group, panel, hybrid, etc.)

  • Target audience

  • Tentative agenda

  • Expected number of mentors and mentees

  • Budget details (if funding is requested)

Only proposals submitted through the official template will be considered.

Step 3: Proposal Evaluation & Approval

The Mentoring Meet team reviews the submitted proposal to assess:

  • Alignment with Mentoring Meet objectives

  • Feasibility and clarity of execution

  • Mentor–mentee ratio and session design

  • Budget justification (if applicable)

Approval Outcomes:

  • Approved

  • Approved with required revisions

  • Not approved (with feedback)

Only approved proposals may proceed to the next stage.

Step 4: Data Collection Setup (Post-Approval)

Once the proposal is approved, the Mentoring Meet team shares pre-defined Google Forms with the organizer:

The organizer will receive:

  • Access to form responses

  • A consolidated response file

  • Clear instructions on how and when to use each form

⚠️ Organizers must use only these official forms for data collection.

Step 5: Event Execution

The organizer conducts the event according to the approved proposal.

On the event day, organizers are strongly encouraged to:

  • Collect feedback from mentees during or immediately after sessions

  • Record short video testimonials from mentees and mentors

  • Capture high-quality photos and short videos/reels

These materials are essential for impact reporting and visibility.

Step 6: Report Submission & Reimbursement

After the event, the organizer must compile the Event Report and submit it through the official Google Form to initiate the reimbursement process.

Reimbursement Form: https://forms.gle/7P7jHviBCjfKfLjT6

The report should include:

  • Event summary

  • Participation statistics

  • Financial summary

  • Links to photos and videos

Reimbursement Requirements (Mandatory)

Reimbursement will be processed only if all conditions below are fulfilled:

  • Mentee data collected using the official Mentee Registration Form

  • Mentor data collected using the official Mentor Registration Form

  • Event feedback collected using the official Feedback Form

  • Event photos and videos uploaded to Google Drive

  • Google Drive link is accessible

  • Event reported on IEEE vTools

  • vTools event includes the keyword “#mentoringmeet” “#mm” “#yp”

Incomplete submissions will delay or prevent reimbursement.