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

October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to US$25,000 total over 3 years (US$10,000/year for 2 years, then US$5,000 in year 3)

Supports North American professors developing or enhancing steel-related curricula to foster student engagement and career pathways in the iron and steel industry.

--- ## Description The Steel Curriculum Development Grant is designed to increase the number of students in North America studying steel-related curricula and pursuing careers in the iron and steel industry. The grant provides funding to professors at North American universities to create, update, or enhance curriculum content with a focus on steel manufacturing and industry engagement. Projects should aim to improve the steel industry's visibility in academic programs, encourage student interaction with the steel sector, and promote awareness of steel-related careers. Recipients are expected to deliver annual progress reports and a final summary report, with opportunities to present their work at AIST events and in industry publications. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: Up to US$25,000 over 3 years - Year 1: US$10,000 - Year 2: US$10,000 - Year 3: US$5,000 - Funding is intended to cover curriculum development, student engagement activities, and related expenses (including stipends and travel for plant visits or presentations). - Overhead costs are not allowed; all funds must be used directly for project activities. --- ## Eligibility - Open to professors of engineering and engineering technology (including metallurgical, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer science) at North American universities. - Proposals must be focused on curriculum development or enhancement related to the steel industry. - Applicants must include a letter of support from their university department head. - Projects must include direct student engagement with the steel industry and track student outcomes. --- ## Application Process - Submit a proposal (maximum 10 pages) via the [AIST Foundation grant application portal](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/steel-curriculum-development-grant/application). - Required proposal sections: - Faculty information and contact details - Proposal summary (with requested amount and schedule) - Executive summary outlining curriculum enhancements and industry engagement plans - Year-by-year budget and schedule - Detailed project plan, tasks, and milestones - Description of past and proposed faculty/student interaction with steel plants - Plans for presenting outcomes at AIST events - Faculty CV/resume - Department head letter of support - Recipients must submit annual progress reports by June 30 and a final summary report in year three. --- ## Additional Information - The number of awards made annually depends on available funds and the quality of proposals. - Projects are evaluated on their benefit to steel-related engineering programs, academic impact, value to the steel industry, and the qualifications of the project team. - Grant recipients are encouraged to present their work at AIST events and may be featured in _Iron & Steel Technology_ magazine. - Grants are subject to AIST Foundation policies and availability of funding, and may be amended, suspended, or revoked at the Foundation's discretion. --- ## External Links - [Steel Curriculum Development Grant Program Page](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/steel-curriculum-development-grant) - [Application Portal](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/steel-curriculum-development-grant/application) - [AIST Foundation Homepage](https://www.aist.org/foundation) - [AIST Foundation Policies](http://www.aist.org/AIST/aist/AIST/Foundation/bot_2012_05_07_bylaws.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | +1.724.814.3000 | | Contact Page | [AIST Foundation Contact](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) | ---

Steel Curriculum Development Grant

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