Research Grants & Awards - American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE's Research Grants & Awards fund innovative HVAC&R science, supporting graduate students, new investigators, and pioneering research in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Funder: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Due Dates: March 2, 2027 (Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award) | September 1, 2026 (Service to ASHRAE Research Award) | December 1, 2026 (New Investigator Award) | December 3, 2026 (Innovative Research Grant and Homer Addams Award)
Funding Amounts: Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid: up to $20,000 per award (10–25 awards/year); New Investigator Award: up to $125,000 (over 2–3 years); Innovative Research Grant: variable; Service Award: recognition only.
Summary: Suite of awards and grants supporting HVAC&R research, graduate students, new faculty, and innovative projects in ASHRAE-related fields.
Description
The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) offers a comprehensive set of research grants and awards to advance the science and technology of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R). Programs include the Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award, the New Investigator Award for early-career faculty, the Innovative Research Grant, the Homer Addams Award, and recognition for exceptional service to ASHRAE research. These opportunities aim to foster academic and professional growth, encourage innovative research, and recognize outstanding contributions in ASHRAE-related disciplines.
