SMST Founders’ Grant
The SMST Founders’ Grant from ASM International supports early-stage, innovative research to advance the science and applications of shape memory alloys.
Funder: ASM International
Due Dates: Biennial (Next expected: 2026 cycle; check program page for updates)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per award (biennial, one award per cycle)
Summary: Supports innovative, early-stage research in shape memory alloys with the goal of advancing both understanding and practical application.
Description
The SMST Founders’ Grant is a prestigious biennial research award offered by ASM International through its Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST) Affiliate Society. Endowed by Dr. Tom Duerig, the grant provides $50,000 in seed funding to support pioneering research in the field of shape memory alloys. The program aims to stimulate early, exploratory projects that have the potential to expand the scientific understanding and practical uses of shape memory alloys. Grant recipients are recognized at the SMST conference, where they present their work and engage with the broader materials science community.
