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

June 30, 2026 (Application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year)

Up to US$30,000 per award, for a one-year project; typically one award annually, subject to fund availability.

Funds university research advancing sustainable steel manufacturing technologies, emphasizing decarbonization and student engagement.

--- ## Description This grant supports research projects led by university teams from engineering, scientific, or mathematical departments at North American universities, focusing on sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing. Key themes include decarbonization, CO2 reduction, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The program aims to promote the steel industry to students, foster direct student-industry interaction, and encourage student recruitment into sustainable manufacturing careers in steel. Projects should clearly define their societal and industrial benefits, particularly in reducing CO2 emissions, and must include significant student engagement throughout the research process. At the conclusion of the project, teams must submit a final report and may be invited to present their findings at an Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) event. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant per award: **US$30,000** - Duration: **One year** (projects begin in September) - Typically, **one award is given annually**, but the number of awards depends on available funds and proposal quality. - Overhead costs are **not allowed**; funds should go directly to project activities. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be university teams from engineering, scientific, or mathematical departments at North American universities. - The lead applicant must be a qualified engineering academic (professor). - Projects must be in the field of sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing (e.g., decarbonization, CO2 reduction, CCUS). - Each proposal must include: - A student team (with meaningful student engagement) - An industry mentor from a steel-producing or related company (AIST can assist in identifying mentors) - Letters of support from both the university department head and the industry mentor - Projects may be new, a continuation, or part of a multi-year effort (limited to two years). --- ## Application Process - Submit a proposal (maximum 10 pages) including: - Names, roles, and contact information for all team members (professor and students) - Industry mentor details - Project and executive summaries - Detailed work plan and deliverables, quantifying expected CO2 reduction benefits - Project schedule and milestones - Budget breakdown (stipends and travel allowed, but no overhead) - Plans for student engagement and industry interaction - Resumes/CVs for faculty and description of prior faculty/student-industry collaboration - Letters of support from university department head and industry mentor - Proposals are evaluated based on student engagement (30%), probability of success (30%), industry awareness and impact (30%), and time schedule/milestones (10%). - Submit applications via the [AIST grant application portal](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/sustainable-technologies-for-steel-manufacturing-grant/application). --- ## Additional Information - At project completion, a final report is required. - Teams may be invited to present their project at an AIST event, and a summary may be published in the _Iron & Steel Technology_ magazine. - All grants are subject to AIST Foundation policies and availability of funds; the Foundation may amend or withdraw grants at its discretion. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Instructions](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/faculty-grants-programs/sustainable-technologies-for-steel-manufacturing-grant) - [AIST Foundation Home](https://www.aist.org/foundation) - [Contact AIST Foundation](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) - [AIST Foundation Policies](https://www.aist.org/getmedia/1d07c384-16b9-4df0-af5c-7e2ac4f5fe68/bot_2012_05_07_bylaws.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Phone | +1.724.814.3000 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact AIST Foundation](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) | ---

Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant

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