The Charles J. Wilson Fastener Travel Grant supports graduate students presenting research on fastener technology at technical conferences by providing travel funding.
Funder: American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
Due Dates: Semi-annual; first-come, first-served within January–June and July–December periods
Funding Amounts: $1,250 stipend per award; up to two awards per year, depending on fund balance
Summary: Supports graduate students presenting research on fasteners at technical conferences with travel funding.
Key Information: Open to Masters/Ph.D. students at US or Canadian universities; funding is limited and awarded first-come, first-served.
The Charles J. Wilson Fastener Travel Grant, offered by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), provides travel support to graduate students (Masters and Ph.D.) advancing the study of fasteners. The grant is intended for students who have had a paper accepted for presentation at a technical society conference, enabling them to share their research and engage with the broader engineering community. The program recognizes recipients’ contributions to fastener technology and fosters professional development through conference participation.