Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship
The Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship supports graduate research in tribology and lubrication engineering, advancing scientific innovation through the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.
Funder: Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application) | December 31, 2026 (Research report submission)
Funding Amounts: $5,500 fellowship (one-time award)
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting tribology research to foster advanced study and career development in the field.
Key Information: Applicants may only receive the Klaus Fellowship once; research must be tribology-related and distinct from prior STLE awards.
Description
The Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship, administered by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), is designed to encourage and support graduate students pursuing research projects in tribology or lubrication engineering. The fellowship aims to foster the next generation of experts in the field by offering financial support for research that advances knowledge and innovation in tribology. Since 1995, the program has enabled over 40 recipients to undertake impactful projects, furthering both their professional development and the discipline.
