The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that the association is accepting textile research proposals to be considered for funding through the AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program. Research proposals may be submitted by undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects and must be submitted by Oct. 1, 2025. Funding will be awarded in January 2026.
The online application must include a description of the proposed project and the student’s resume. Applicants’ major professors or advisors are encouraged to write a supporting cover letter that addresses the importance of the problem or implications of the research and the student’s ability to conduct the proposed research.
Submit research proposals here.
Priority is given to research related to test method development, evaluation of textile performance in actual use situations, and correlations between these two. Grants range from $500–$4,000. Grant recipients may also request an additional reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and/or registration to present the research project at a technical conference. Additional guidelines, application, and submission details are available on the AATCC Foundation webpage.
Read about recent projects here.
AATCC Foundation requests the faculty advisor and student to complete the Student Research Support Project Report Form shortly after the project has been completed, but no later than Dec. 31, 2025; this form should be sent to India Hansen.
Funding decisions are made by a panel of academic and industry professionals from across the textile industry. Previously selected projects have ranged from tissue engineering to digital printing. As AATCC’s mission states, the aim is to “empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future.” AATCC Foundation grants can do this by supporting and sharing a broad spectrum of textile research.
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