Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant
Forecasted
Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant supports university teams researching sustainable steelmaking to reduce CO₂, benefit industry and society, and engage students with steel careers.
Funder: Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$30,000 per award for a maximum of one year, beginning in September
Summary: Supports North American university teams researching sustainable steelmaking technologies while engaging students with the steel industry.
Key Information: Proposals must identify an industry mentor currently employed by a steel-producing or steel-related company.
Description
The AIST Foundation, part of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology, supports university research into sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing. Areas of interest include decarbonization, CO₂ reduction, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and related technologies. Projects should demonstrate potential CO₂ reduction benefits and direct benefits for steel manufacturing and society, with an emphasis on broad applicability and new or alternative solutions to sustainability challenges.
The program also helps professors introduce students to sustainable steelmaking research and careers. It seeks meaningful student participation, direct interaction with industry, and greater interest in steel industry employment. Research proposals are assessed on both their technical potential and their ability to connect students with the industry.
