[Association for Iron & Steel Technology](https://www.aist.org)

June 30, 2026

Up to $25,000 total over 3 years (disbursed as $10,000, $10,000, $5,000)

Supports professors in developing or enhancing steel-related curricula and increasing student engagement with the steel industry in North America.

Overhead costs are not allowed; only direct project costs are eligible.

--- ## Description This grant aims to increase the number of students studying steel-related curricula in North America and encourage graduates to pursue careers in the iron and steel industry. Professors have flexibility in designing projects that enhance the steel industry's role or visibility within their course curriculum or related academic programs. Supported activities include developing up-to-date educational materials, increasing student engagement with the industry, and building connections between students and steel companies. Grant recipients are expected to provide annual progress reports and a final summary, with successful projects potentially presented at AIST events or published in industry publications. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 11:59 PM ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $25,000 per project, disbursed over three years ($10,000 in year 1, $10,000 in year 2, $5,000 in year 3) - Funds may be used for curriculum development, stipends for professors or students, transportation for plant visits, and project presentations - Overhead costs are not permitted --- ## Eligibility - Open to professors in engineering and engineering technology majors (including metallurgical, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer science) at North American universities - Projects must enhance or update steel-related curriculum within the eligible disciplines - A letter of support from the university department head is required --- ## Application Process - Submit a proposal (maximum 10 pages) including: - Names, descriptions, and contact information of the professor(s) - Proposal summary (date, contact, requested amount, schedule) - Executive summary outlining curriculum enhancements and industry engagement - Estimated budget and cost distribution by year - Detailed work plan with tasks and milestones - Evidence of past and proposed student/faculty involvement with the steel industry - Plans for presenting project outcomes at AIST events - Resume/CV of the professor(s) - Letter of support from the department head - Applications must be submitted online via the [AIST grant portal](https://aist-grants.secure-platform.com/site/home/home) - Annual progress reports are required by June 30 each year, along with funding requests for subsequent years --- ## Additional Information - The number of awards granted each year depends on fund availability and proposal quality - Recipients are encouraged to track and report student hires into the steel industry - Final summary report is due in year three, with the opportunity to present at an AIST event and publish in _Iron & Steel Technology_ magazine - All grants are subject to AIST Foundation policies and Board approval; grants may be amended or withdrawn at the Foundation’s discretion --- ## External Links - [Program Information and Application Instructions](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/steel-curriculum-development-grant) - [AIST Foundation Faculty Grants Portal](https://aist-grants.secure-platform.com/site/home/home) - [General Faculty Grants Overview](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs) - [AIST Foundation Policies](http://www.aist.org/AIST/aist/AIST/Foundation/bot_2012_05_07_bylaws.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------| | Phone | 217-328-3870 | | Foundation Website | [AIST Foundation](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-the-foundation) | ---

Steel Curriculum Development Grant

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