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

June 30, 2026

Up to US$30,000 per award for a one-year project; typically one award per year, subject to funding and quality of proposals.

Supports university research teams developing sustainable steel manufacturing technologies, with a focus on decarbonization, CO2 reduction, and student engagement with the steel industry.

--- ## Description This grant invites university teams from engineering, scientific, and mathematical departments at North American universities to propose projects that advance sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing. Target topics include decarbonization, CO2 reduction, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and other innovations that benefit both the steel sector and society. The program emphasizes student engagement, direct interaction with the steel industry, and the recruitment of students into steel-related careers. Projects should demonstrate clear, measurable impacts on sustainability and foster innovation in the steel industry. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Full application deadline for the 2026–2027 academic year (applications accepted through June 30, 2026) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant per award: **US$30,000** - Project duration: **One year** (beginning in September) - Usually **one award per year**; the number of awards depends on proposal quality and available funds --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be professors from engineering, scientific, or mathematical departments at accredited North American universities. - Projects must include a student team and a steel industry mentor (currently employed at a steel-producing or steel-related company). - The industry mentor should be identified in the proposal; AIST can assist in identifying mentors if needed. - Proposals should focus on sustainable technologies relevant to steel manufacturing. --- ## Application Process - Submit a proposal (maximum 10 pages) including: - Names and contact information for the team (professor and students) - Name and contact information for the industry mentor - Proposal summary (project name, submission date, contact, requested amount, duration) - Executive summary outlining the challenge/solution and societal benefit - Detailed work plan, deliverables, and quantifiable CO2 reduction benefits - Project schedule with milestones - Budget and cost distribution (no overhead costs allowed) - Plans for student engagement and steel industry interaction - Clarification if the project is new, a continuation, or multi-year (max two years) - CV of the professor, including prior faculty-student-industry interaction - Letters of support from the university department head and industry mentor - Proposals must be submitted via the [AIST application portal](https://aist-grants.secure-platform.com/site/home/home). --- ## Additional Information - Overhead costs are **not permitted**; all funds must be directed to the project. - Awardees are expected to submit a final report and may be invited to present at an AIST event. - Project results may be featured in the AIST magazine, _Iron & Steel Technology_. - Awards are subject to the policies and discretion of the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Guidelines](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/sustainable-technologies-for-steel-manufacturing-grant) - [AIST Foundation Home](https://www.aist.org/foundation) - [Application Portal](https://aist-grants.secure-platform.com/site/home/home) - [AIST Foundation Policies](https://www.aist.org/getmedia/1d07c384-16b9-4df0-af5c-7e2ac4f5fe68/bot_2012_05_07_bylaws.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [AIST Foundation Contact Page](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) | | Phone | +1.724.814.3000 | | Foundation address | 186 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086-7528, United States | ---

Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant

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