Supports post-secondary students to attend technical conferences and training in the iron and steel industry, fostering professional development and exposure to key scientific and engineering topics.
Funder: Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 | September 29, 2026 | October 5, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | October 13, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | November 2, 2026 | May 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: Full conference registration plus up to US$600 (high-income) or US$360 (non-high-income) travel reimbursement per event.
Summary: Supports post-secondary students to attend AIST technology training conferences and technical meetings by covering registration and travel costs.
Key Information: Application must be submitted at least one week before the event start date.
The AIST Foundation's Steel to Students Training Program provides financial support for post-secondary vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students to attend AIST Technology Training Conferences and AIST Member Chapter annual meetings that feature a technical program. The program aims to foster professional development and increase student exposure to the global iron and steel industry by covering event registration and providing travel reimbursement. Eligible students can apply to attend a wide variety of technical training programs focused on steelmaking, process engineering, product development, and related topics.