FAQs

Q. When will registration open?

A: As of May 15, registration is closed as the conference is at capacity. 

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.

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: There are a limited number of travel grants available through IEEE. Please visit our registration page to learn more. 

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).