FAQs
Q. When can I submit an abstract?
A: Abstract submission is now closed. We will no longer be accepting any abstracts.
Q. When will registration open?
A: Early bird conference registration will open on March 5, the same day abstract acceptance decisions are sent out. You will be able to register and pay using this website, so if you haven't already, we recommend you bookmark the address (plasmafusion.eventsair.com/sofe2025).
If you'd like to be notified about important SOFE2025 dates and deadlines, including when registration opens, you can sign up for SOFE2025 updates here.
Q. What will registration fees be?
A: You do not have to be a IEEE member to attend SOFE2025, though attendance fees are less for members. Early bird registration will open March 5.
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| IEEE Member Early Bird | $600 |
| IEEE Member after May 1 | $700 |
| Non-member Early Bird | $750 |
| Non-member after May 1 | $850 |
| IEEE Student Member Early Bird | $250 |
| IEEE Student Member after May 1 | $350 |
| Student Non-member Early Bird | $350 |
| Student Non-member after May 1 | $450 |
Q. Are there sponsorship opportunities?
A: Yes, there are! Please visit our Sponsorship page to learn more.
Q. Are you offering scholarships to help defray the cost of attending SOFE?
A: Unfortunately at this time we are unable to offer financial assistance for expenses associated with attending SOFE2025.
Q. Will papers be published for SOFE?
A: Both oral and poster presentations are invited to submit a paper to a special issue of IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (TPS). Paper submissions must meet the general criteria for publication in IEEE TPS. https://ieee-npss.org/publications/transactions-on-plasma-science/ Additional information on the proceedings can be found here.
Q. I need a letter of invitation to apply for a visa. Can you send me one?
A: Yes, absolutely. First check if you are eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you are eligible for the VWP you do not need an invitation letter.
If you are not eligible for the VWP, then please send an email to info@psfc.mit.edu with the following information so we can prepare the invitation letter for you:
• Full legal name as printed on passport
• Job Title (e.g., Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Scholar)
• Employer and employer's address
• A brief explanation of what the scholar will be doing at the conference (e.g., presenting research findings, meeting collaborators). Please provide at least two full sentences.
• Passport country of issue
• Passport number
• Will a family member(s) (e.g., spouse or child) be traveling with you? If yes, provide their name(s).
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