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Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant is sponsored by Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation. This grant challenges university teams from engineering, scientific, and mathematical departments at North American universities to submit proposals for funding in the theme of sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing, including decarbonization, CO2 reduction, and carbon…
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Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant - Association for Iron & Steel Technology sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing grant Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be accepted through 30 June 2026.
This grant was established to challenge university teams from engineering, scientific and mathematical departments at North American universities to submit proposals for grant funding in the theme area of sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing, including decarbonization, CO2 reduction and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), among other related technologies.
The grant will provide funding to encourage the following: Support professors in promoting the steel industry to students interested in sustainable manufacturing technologies. Provide direct interaction between students interested in sustainable manufacturing technologies and the steel industry. Recruit more students interested in sustainable manufacturing technologies for employment in the steel industry.
US$30,000, maximum grant per award It is the intent to give one award every year to a qualified engineering academic conducting research in the field of s ustainable technologies. The number of awards granted per year is at the discretion of the selection committee and depends on fund availability, the number of proposals received, and the quality of proposals received.
The maximum grant per award will be US$30,000 for a maximum allowable time of one year beginning in September. At the completion of the project, a report shall be submitted to the AIST Foundation defining the effective outcome of the team effort. A student team will be encouraged to present the project upon completion at an AIST event.
A final report will be included in the AIST magazine, Iron & Steel Technology . To assist the applicants in forging steel industry networks (access, connections, relationships), a steel industry representative currently employed with a steel producing or steel-related company must be identified in the proposal.
The mentor should be in the appropriate area of expertise for the recipient candidate and from a conveniently located steel producing or steel-related company willing to support the project. AIST will assist in identifying mentors if needed. Please follow the instructions carefully for submitting proposals.
The information is also available through the AIST Foundation home page at AISTFoundation. org . Proposals should be no more than 10 pages in length and contain the following sections: Complete names, descriptions and contact information of the team (professor and students) that will work on the project.
Complete name and contact information of industry mentor. We recommend a mentor be confirmed and consulted prior to building the proposal. Proposal Summary — including project name, date of submission, contact person and information, requested grant amount and schedule duration.
Executive Summary — statement which clearly defines proposed challenge/solution and how it will improve sustainable technologies challenges for the steel manufacturing industry. Detailed description of the work plan, project deliverables such as potential models, and outputs. Proposal should quantify or reveal the CO2 reduction benefit of the project.
Proposals should articulate the direct benefit for steel manufacturing and society in a non-technical format. Project schedule including a list of anticipated tasks and milestones. Estimated distribution of total project cost.
A portion of the grant may be used as a stipend to the professor(s) or student(s) as long as such declaration is defined. Any transportation costs for plant visits and project presentation should be included. List plans for student participation throughout the research and specific activities toward building student interest in the steel industry.
Clarify if this proposal is for a new project, continuation of a previous effort, or is intended to be a multi-year project (limited to two years). Include a resume/CVD for the professor and include previous faculty and student interaction with the steel industry as well as proposed plans for faculty and student interaction with a steel or steel-related company.
Letter of support from university department head and letter of support from industry mentor. It is the responsibility of the submitter to assure that sufficient information is contained in the proposal for reviewers to evaluate the proposal according to the following criteria: Student Engagement (30%) To increase the number of students studying sustainable technologies with a strong emphasis on steel manufacturing.
Substantial and meaningful engagement with students from different backgrounds in high technological steel industry research studies. To provide direct student interaction for awareness of the steel industry, and to recruit more of these students for employment in the steel industry.
Probability of Success (30%) The aim of the project proposal, methodology and quality of the technical approach used, the outputs and deliverables and overall quality of communications, clarity and completeness of the proposal. Industry Awareness and Impact (30%) The fit of the proposed topic to the theme of sustainable technologies for the steel manufacturing industry, including its widespread applicability to the steel industry.
The potential of the project outcomes to impact the steel industry and the way it operates, the technical deliverables are beneficial for a wider range of users other than the university, to provide with new and or alternative solutions that deepen the understanding of the technical issues for sustainable technologies in the steel industry.
Time Schedule and Milestones (10%) The expertise and capabilities of the team to bring the project to a meaningful on-time completion and to achieve the project goals within the timeframe. Other factors considered under the criterion are project schedule, including milestones, decision points and overall cost.
Clarify if this proposal is for a new project, continuation of a previous effort, or is intended to be a multi-year project (limited to two years). Include a resume/CVD for the professor and include previous faculty and student interaction with the steel industry as well as proposed plans for faculty and student interaction with a steel or steel-related company.
Letter of support from university department head and letter of support from industry mentor. To ensure the grants funded by the Foundation go directly to the intended purpose , it is the policy of the AIST Foundation to not allow overhead costs.
The AIST Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation organized for charitable, education and scientific purposes that seeks to attract technology-oriented professionals to the steel industry by educating the public about the high-tech, diverse and rewarding nature of careers in modern steelmaking. The Foundation receives contributions from industry corporations and individual members of AIST.
All scholarships and grants are awarded in accordance with AIST Foundation’s policies , which may be amended from time to time, and are subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. Scholarships and grants are awarded subject to availability and funding and AIST Foundation reserves the right to withdraw or amend any listed scholarship or grant without prior notification.
Scholarships and grants may be suspended or revoked at any time at the Board’s discretion. In no event shall the AIST Foundation or the Board of Trustees be liable for any claim or cost associated with suspending or revoking any scholarship or grant. All decisions by the Board shall be final and may not be appealed.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University teams from engineering, scientific, and mathematical departments at North American universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US$30,000 maximum per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant is funded by Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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