ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award Program
Official program details, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for the ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid, which provides up to $10,000 to support graduate students in HVAC&R-related fields.
Full-time graduate student; Studying ASHRAE-related technologies; Preparing a thesis or working on research relevant to ASHRAE; Must have a faculty advisor; Applicants from all ASHRAE regions worldwide are eligible; Past recipients are not eligible to reapply
Requirements
Official transcript; Description of thesis/research project; Faculty advisor recommendation; Enrollment verification; W8 or W9 tax form
Application materials
Application form (pages 1-3 completed by student); Faculty advisor data (page 4); Official transcript
How to apply
Download the application form from the ASHRAE website; Complete student sections and submit to faculty advisor; Faculty advisor completes advisor section; Submit application electronically (Word or PDF) to MORTS@ASHRAE.net or Ddaniel@ashrae.org
Important dates
March 2, 2026: Application deadline at 8:00 AM EST; Mid-May 2026: Notification of results; Mid-July 2026: Funds available
Documents
Application for Grant-In-Aid for Graduate Students (Word); W8 Non-US Citizen Form; W9 US Citizen Form
Contact
Steve Hammerling, Manager of Research & Technical Services (MORTS@ASHRAE.net); Donna Daniel, Assistant Manager Research and Technical Services (Ddaniel@ashrae.org)
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