AIST Foundation Steel Professor
Supports faculty in advancing steel industry engagement and student involvement at universities through events, internships, and academic-industry collaboration.
Funder: Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Initial application deadline) | June 2026 (Annual acceptance form deadline)
Funding Amounts: Annual award; additional $5,000 bonus possible every 3 years; up to 10 years of support.
Summary: Recognizes and supports faculty who promote steel industry engagement at their universities, fostering ongoing collaboration between academia and the steel sector.
Key Information: No overhead costs allowed; open only to past Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award recipients (3 years completed).
Description
The AIST Foundation Steel Professor program is designed to maintain formal engagement between the steel industry and academia by recognizing faculty who have previously received and completed three years of the Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award. The program supports these professors in promoting steel-related activities at their institutions, such as organizing “Steel Day” events, encouraging student participation in scholarships and internships, and serving as ambassadors for the steel industry. Professors are expected to submit annual reports on their activities and help bridge connections between students, universities, and the steel sector.
