Research Grants & Awards - American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE’s Research Grants & Awards support innovative HVAC&R research by funding graduate students, new investigators, and established researchers to advance science and technology in the field.
Funder: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Service To ASHRAE Research Award) | December 1, 2026 (New Investigator Award) | December 3, 2026 (Innovative Research Grant and Homer Addams Award) | March 2, 2027 (Graduate Student Grant‑in‑Aid Award)
Funding Amounts: Graduate Grant-in-Aid: up to $20,000 per student (10–25 awards/year); New Investigator Award: up to $125,000 over 2–3 years; other awards vary.
Summary: Suite of grants and awards supporting research, innovation, and professional development in HVAC&R for graduate students, new faculty, and established researchers.
Key Information: Multiple deadlines and award types; eligibility and requirements vary by program.
Description
ASHRAE’s Research Grants & Awards program offers a range of funding opportunities designed to advance research and recognize achievement in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) field. The program supports graduate students, early-career faculty, and established investigators through several targeted awards, including the Graduate Student Grant-in-Aid, New Investigator Award, Innovative Research Grant, Homer Addams Award, and Service to ASHRAE Research Award. These awards aim to foster innovation, encourage academic and professional growth, and promote the dissemination of new knowledge within HVAC&R disciplines.
