ASNT Foundation: Fellowship Award Grant

The ASNT Foundation Fellowship Award offers $20,000 to support research and innovation in nondestructive testing (NDT). Aimed at graduate students and early-career professionals, this fellowship encourages the exploration of groundbreaking ideas and development of new technologies in the NDT field. Recipients will be notified after evaluations, and the award includes opportunities for recognition at the ASNT Annual Conference and presentation of findings at ASNT symposia. This initiative is crucial for nurturing future NDT leaders.

About ASNT Foundation
The ASNT Foundation provides the essential resources to support and inspire future generations of NDT professionals through scholarships, grants, research, and workforce development.
ASNT Foundation’s Mission: Advance the Field of Nondestructive Testing
NDT touches nearly every facet of modern life. To achieve our mission, the ASNT Foundation strives to inspire and equip the next generation of NDT professionals by providing necessary resources for educators, students, and researchers.
The ASNT Foundation Fellowship Program is dedicated to advancing research and innovation in the field of nondestructive testing (NDT). By supporting graduate students and early-career professionals, we aim to foster the next generation of NDT leaders and researchers. Our fellowships provide vital funding to explore groundbreaking ideas, develop new technologies, and contribute to the growth and excellence of the NDT community.
Form of Award
$20,000 in funding.
Recipients and non-recipients will be notified after the Awards Council evaluates all proposal submissions.Funding begins in July. The funds are directed to the contracting office of the university or college department of the recipient for disbursal as described in the proposal.Recognition of selected awardees are presented at the ASNT Annual Conference. The Fellowship student recipient has the option to present their findings at an ASNT symposium, either virtually or in person, following the completion of the research. ASNT's Program Specialist will provide deadlines for presentation submission.A paper on the completed research must be submitted to ASNT no later than 24 months after the start date indicated on the proposal. You will have the option to submit your paper to Materials Evaluation (ME) or Research in Nondestructive Evaluation (RNDE).

Eligibility

Academic institutions in the United States with graduate educational research programs are eligible for the Fellowship Award. ASNT membership is not required for eligibility.