Research Fellowships - American Welding Society
The AWS Foundation Research Fellowships fund graduate students for innovative research in welding and joining technologies, supporting academic excellence and future leadership in the field.
Funder: American Welding Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (progress statement) | March 2027 (progress statement) | April 2027 (full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 per year (up to 3 years); paid in two $17,500 installments per year, contingent on progress.
Summary: Supports graduate students at North American universities conducting advanced research in welding, fostering innovation and academic excellence in the field.
Description
The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation Research Fellowships are designed to support graduate students pursuing innovative research in welding and joining technologies. These fellowships aim to foster university research, recognize outstanding student and faculty talent, and advance the welding field by nurturing future leaders and innovators. Recipients are expected to contribute to the welding research community through scholarly publication and conference presentation of their work. Proposals may address any topic within the welding and joining industry, from fundamental science to applied engineering.
