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

June 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Up to $25,000 per award over 3 years ($10,000, $10,000, $5,000)

Supports professors in developing or enhancing steel-related engineering curricula to attract more students to careers in the iron and steel industry.

Overhead costs are not allowed; annual progress reports required.

--- ## Description The Steel Curriculum Development Grant aims to increase the number of students studying steel-related curricula in North America and encourage them to pursue careers in the iron and steel industry. The grant provides funding for professors to develop or enhance courses and programs that raise the visibility and relevance of the steel industry within engineering and engineering technology disciplines (including metallurgical, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer science). Projects should integrate current steel manufacturing knowledge and foster direct connections between students and the steel industry. Recipients are expected to modernize curricula, facilitate student-industry engagement, and create clear pathways for students to enter the steel workforce. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Full application deadline (11:59 PM ET) Annual reporting deadlines: Recipients must submit a progress report by June 30 each year of the grant. --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: Up to $25,000 per project, distributed over three years ($10,000 for each of the first two years, $5,000 for the third year). - The grant may be used for curriculum development costs, stipends for professors or students (if specified), and transportation for plant visits and project presentations. - Overhead costs are not permitted. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be professors of engineering or engineering technology (metallurgical, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, or computer science) at a North American university. - Projects must focus on enhancing or updating steel-related curricula and increasing student engagement with the iron and steel industry. - A letter of support from the university department head is required. --- ## Application Process - Submit a proposal (maximum 10 pages) by the deadline. - Required proposal sections: - Contact information for the professor - Proposal summary (including grant amount and schedule) - Executive summary outlining curriculum enhancements and industry engagement plans - Yearly budget breakdown - Detailed project plan with tasks and milestones - Description of past and proposed student/industry interaction - Plans to present outcomes at AISTech - Professor’s CV/resume with relevant experience - Letter of support from department head - Applications are evaluated on benefits to steel-related engineering programs, academic impact, value to the steel industry, and qualifications of the team. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must submit annual progress reports by June 30 each year, including data on student placements in the steel industry. - A final summary report is due in year three (August), and student teams are encouraged to present at an AIST event. - An article based on the project may be published in Iron & Steel Technology magazine. - Awards are subject to fund availability and the discretion of the selection committee. --- ## External Links - [Steel Curriculum Development Grant Program Page](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/steel-curriculum-development-grant) - [AIST Foundation Faculty Grants & Programs Portal](https://aist-grants.secure-platform.com/site/home/home) - [Start Application](https://aist-grants.secure-platform.com/site/submissions/create?solicitationId=106004&force=True&skipCheckIfUserHasSubmissions=&createFromLinkedSolicitation=) - [AIST Foundation Policies (PDF)](http://www.aist.org/AIST/aist/AIST/Foundation/bot_2012_05_07_bylaws.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | +1.724.814.3000 | | General Info| [AIST Foundation Contact Page](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) |

Steel Curriculum Development Grant

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