Steel Curriculum Development Grant
This grant funds professors to develop and update steel-related curricula, aiming to boost student interest and careers in the iron and steel industry at North American universities.
Funder: Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline | June 30, 2026: Year-end progress report due
Funding Amounts: Up to US$25,000 per award over 3 years (typically $10,000/year for 2 years, $5,000 in year 3)
Summary: Supports professors in developing and updating steel-related curricula to attract students to the steel industry and boost graduate employment in the field.
Description
This grant aims to increase the number of students studying steel-related curricula at North American universities and to encourage more graduates to pursue careers in the iron and steel industry. Professors awarded the grant have flexibility in designing projects that enhance the role or visibility of the steel industry in their course curriculum or related programs. Funding supports curriculum development, student engagement with the steel industry, and building connections between academia and steel companies. Recipients are expected to submit annual progress reports, track student outcomes, and provide a final summary report, with the possibility of presenting their work at an AIST event.
