Santec AOC Corporation (headquarters located in Komaki City, Japan) is pleased to announce the launch of the Santec AOC Research Fellowship 2025. This fellowship program aims to support outstanding researchers by providing cutting-edge optical technology to advance scientific research and development.
About the Santec AOC Research Fellowship
Santec AOC offers fellowships to exceptional researchers worldwide. To promote pioneering research, we provide one Spatial Light Modulator (SLM) for up to $23,000 free of charge.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to all researchers across all fields worldwide. There are no restrictions based on gender, age, nationality, or background.
Fellowship Conditions
Recipients of the fellowship must fulfill at least one of the following conditions:
- The research paper utilizing the provided SLM must explicitly mention the use of a "Santec SLM."
- Cooperation in a case study, including participation in an interview on the impact of the provided SLM and the publication of a case study article.
- Participation as a speaker in a webinar hosted by Santec.
Application Process
- Application period: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Applications must be submitted through the online application form, where applicants can select their preferred SLM model.
- Successful applicants will be notified via email by the end of October 2026.
- The SLM will be delivered within 6 to 8 weeks after the model selection is confirmed.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Santec AOC Research Fellowship Application Page.
Santec AOC is committed to fostering innovation and supporting researchers in their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries. We encourage all eligible researchers to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
About Santec AOC Corporation
Santec AOC Corporation is a subsidiary of Santec Holdings Corporation, a leading provider of advanced optical technologies. Santec Holdings Corporation (TSE Standard: 6777) was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Komaki, Aichi, Japan. The company has subsidiaries in Japan, North America, the United Kingdom, and China, serving a global customer base, including major telecommunications companies, optical subsystem manufacturers, and leading research institutions.
Santec’s product lines include advanced optical components, tunable lasers, optical test & measurement systems, and OCT systems for applications in telecommunications, life sciences, sensing, and industrial fields. The company employs approximately 310 people worldwide.