ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award
ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award funds graduate research in HVAC&R and building energy systems, supporting innovation in the science of the built environment.
Funder: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Due Dates: March 1, 2027: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per recipient (typically in two $10,000 installments); 10–25 awards per year; optional $3,000 honorarium for publication/presentation.
Summary: Supports full-time graduate students conducting research in HVAC&R, building energy systems, or related fields, advancing the science of the built environment.
Key Information: Past recipients are not eligible; applications require faculty advisor endorsement and official transcript.
Description
This program provides financial support to full-time graduate students pursuing research in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC&R), building energy systems, indoor environmental quality, or related building technologies. The goal is to foster original research aligned with ASHRAE’s mission and to encourage student engagement with ASHRAE through meetings, publications, and broader dissemination of research. Recipients are expected to participate in ASHRAE activities and may receive additional recognition for presenting or publishing their research.
