Steel Curriculum Development Grant
This grant funds professors to develop or enhance engineering curricula that connect students with the steel industry and promote careers in iron and steel manufacturing.
Funder: Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award over 3 years ($10,000, $10,000, $5,000)
Summary: Supports professors in developing or enhancing steel-related engineering curricula to attract more students to careers in the iron and steel industry.
Key Information: 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.
