The INCOSE Foundation is a charitable organization with the stated goal of advancing the development and image of systems engineering through funded scholarships, research, and international forums. The Foundation received its 501(c) (3) exempt status from the IRS on 30 September 2005. This enables all U.S. donors to claim a charitable deduction on their annual income tax submissions. The Foundation is exploring ways in which non-U.S. contributions can be solicited in ways that benefit individual donors.
The Foundation is a separate legal entity from INCOSE but both organizations are closely aligned in philosophy, strategic directions, and values. The Foundation has its own separate Board of Directors, several of whom are also elected INCOSE Board members.
Foundation Now Accepting 2010 Scholarship Applications
The INCOSE Foundation is pleased to announce that the application cycle is now open for the 2010 Stevens Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) awards. The INCOSE Foundation bestows these awards annually.
The Stevens Institute of Technology Doctoral Award carries a US $5,000 grant to a doctoral student along with a plaque and recognition at the annual INCOSE International Symposium. It was initiated in 2002 and has been presented to individuals at the University of Aveiro, Portugal (2009), the Missouri University of Science and Technology (2008) and the Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Toulouse (also in 2008), University of Southern California (2007), the Southern Methodist University (2006), University of Pennsylvania (2005), Stanford University (2004), Stevens Institute (2003), and Leeds in the UK (2002).
The Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Laboratory Alexander Kossiakoff Scholarship, in partnership with the INCOSE Foundation, carries an award of $5,000, a plaque and recognition at the annual INCOSE International Symposium. The awardee is also offered a paid summer internship at JHU / APL working on relevant systems engineering problems. The award was initiated in 2009 and was presented to an individual at the Naval Air Systems Command within the Department of the Defense.
Follow these links to learn more about these awards and application procedure. Questions can be submitted to Dr. William Ewald, Chief Executive Officer of the INCOSE Foundation, at William.m.ewald@macrointernational.com
http://www.incose.org/about/foundation/doctoralaward.aspx
http://www.incose.org/about/foundation/doctoralawardjhu.aspx
Making Contributions
Make a contribution online at https://www.incose.org/cc_orders/donations.asp or mail your contribution to the following address:
The INCOSE Foundation
7670 Opportunity Rd #220
San Diego, CA 92111
USA
Upon receipt of the donation, every donor will be provided with a letter acknowledging the donation, which can be used to document the contribution as a valid charitable gift, and therefore tax deductible for U.S. donors.
Questions should be directed to the Foundation offices at +1 858-541-1725 (US toll free phone 800-366-1164) or via email at foundation@incose.org .
Current Foundation Goals
The intent is to build the Foundation’s assets and influence to achieve two challenging strategic goals within a five year time table.
- The Foundation will be the authoritative international voice on improving the condition of society through extensive support of Systems Engineering and related disciplines.
- The Foundation will be recognized as the world leader in fostering Systems Engineering scholarship, research and education.
Envisioned Future for the Foundation
The two goals will be realized when the following are common practice, and the Foundation is recognized as a significant catalyst in advancing Systems Engineering as a discipline and a proven approach to solving critical technical and societal challenges.
- Systems Engineering is embraced world wide as an important discipline practiced by universities, industry and government.
- Systems Engineering permeates research and education at all levels.
- The Foundation is recognized as a world class organization that uses its extensive resources to effect change in social and academic domains.
Foundation Core Values
The Foundation will incorporate the following core values in all aspects of operations.
- System(s) perspective
- Service to all of humanity
- Integrity and honesty
- Commitment to knowledge and learning
- Stewardship of contributors’ money
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