Student Research Grants
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers' Student Research Grants fund student-led research advancing fire safety science and engineering.
Funder: Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Due Dates: April 6, 2026 | October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; project duration up to 12 months
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate student-led research in fire safety science, fire protection engineering, and related fields.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by a single student with faculty advisor support; no team applications.
Description
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Foundation Student Research Grants support innovative research projects led by individual undergraduate or graduate students in fire safety science, fire protection engineering, or closely related fields. The program aims to foster educational and research opportunities for emerging fire protection engineers and to highlight the significant contributions of students to advancing the field. Grantees are encouraged to disseminate their findings through publications, presentations, and other outreach activities to the broader fire engineering community.
