2024 CRSI Research Grant

Eligibility

Summary

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of reinforced structural concrete through education and research. The CRSI Foundation sponsors an annual research grant program to carry out basic research needed for the steel reinforced concrete industry. The research grant awards are up to $30,000 each for institutions located in the United States and Canada.

CRSI has prepared the following list of research needs for our industry:

• Investigate modification of bar markings to further improve steel reinforcing bar performance; including low-cycle fatigue testing for seismic performance.

Proposals will be considered for research topics not included on this list, as long as the topic pertains to steel reinforced concrete.  The proposed research work must clearly elaborate on the research application to the reinforced concrete field and anticipated contributions to the state of the art. Proposers are encouraged to procure matching support from other sources and work with their CRSI regional manager to coordinate with local suppliers, fabricators and/or steel mills.

CRSI limits the amount of institutional overhead that may be charged to 15% of direct costs.

The due date for submitting a research project proposal for funding in 2023 is December 15, 2023 by 5PM (CST). Please submit proposals to Amy Trygestad at atrygestad@crsi.org. Research project proposals will then be evaluated by the CRSI Research and Development Committee and submitted for funding approval by the CRSI Foundation at the Spring Technical Meeting in April.

Additional information on the program and submission guidelines is available for download at www.crsifoundation.org.

Overhead

15% of direct costs

Application deadlines

RSO detailed review deadline

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.