Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship
Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship supports graduate students conducting research in tribology or lubrication engineering to encourage advanced study and careers in the field through relevant research experience.
Funder: Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Applications posted) | December 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | December 31, 2026 (Research reports due) | January 30, 2027 (Winners notified) | May 2027 (Annual Meeting recognition)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; up to two recipients beginning with the 2027 program
Summary: Supports graduate students undertaking research in tribology or lubrication engineering to encourage advanced study and careers in the field.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate engineering or science program when research begins and cannot receive the fellowship twice.
Description
The Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship supports graduate students participating in research related to tribology or lubrication engineering. Offered by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) through its Presidential Awards Program, it is administered by the STLE Presidential Council. The fellowship aims to encourage students to pursue graduate degrees or careers in tribology by providing a relevant research experience.
Selection emphasizes the research’s relevance to tribology, the quality of the proposed research experience, and a recommendation from a faculty advisor or educator. Recipients prepare research reports for publication in Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) magazine and are recognized at the STLE Annual Meeting.
