Student Grant Information 2027

Student Grants

The Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology (CPMT) and Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) are making grants available to support students to attend PowderMet2027 and AMPM2027, June 20–23, 2027 in Buffalo, NY.

The grants include all technical sessions, exhibition, opening event, two luncheons, and 3-nights hotel accommodation (double occupancy). The student or their institution is responsible for all other travel-related expenses.

The grants provide students the opportunity to participate and exchange ideas with leading researchers and engineers from worldwide industry and governmental facilities, as well as the students and faculty from both domestic and international universities.

The recipients attend the technical conference, giving them the chance to learn the latest research and development in powder metallurgy areas of interest. These opportunities will not only improve the students’ knowledge in the field but also develop scientists and engineers who are ideally suited to create the next generation of designs in powder metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing that will push materials and manufacturing capabilities.

Student Grant Requirements Snapshot

(Fulltime Students only, postdocs ineligible)

Apply by November 30, 2026
Submit an abstract
Recipients announced by February 1, 2027
Register by February 28, 2027
Prepare a poster
Write a technical manuscript
Provide a 25-minute conference presentation
Attend entire conference
Write a post-conference experience essay

Complete grant eligibility requirements:

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Student Grant Information

Scope of the CPMT & MPIF Grant

The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) Student Grant Awards are provided to fulltime PhD degree students or below involved in studies relating to the field of powder metallurgy. The grants will directly cover the full registration fee and hotel accommodation in double occupancy.

Eligibility & Requirements*

Students from universities pursuing a PhD or below.
Students – Must be a fulltime student as of February 1, 2027. Postdoctoral scholars are not eligible.
Apply by November 30, 2027.
Submit an abstract on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate materials technology.
Recipients announced by February 1, 2027.
Register for the conference by February 28, 2027.
Prepare a project poster of research on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate materials technology, mounted and displayed at the conference (June 20-23, 2027). Provide a PDF of the poster by June 8, 2027, for Outstanding Poster Competition and to be displayed post conference on the MPIF website.
Submit a draft technical manuscript to Talk ‘N Technology session chair by April 23, 2027.
Submit a Final Manuscript for the conference proceedings to MPIF by May 14, 2027, that will be considered for the Outstanding Technical Paper Award.
Provide an oral presentation of their work during a scheduled 25-minute Talk ‘N Technology session to further enhance the students’ conference experience.
Attend the entire conference, June 20-23, 2027, in Buffalo, NY.
Write a post-conference experience essay of their conference experience that will be considered for publication in a future issue of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy or other outlets.
Grants are not transferable.

The grant include:

Access to all PowderMet2027 and AMPM2027 technical presentations
Exhibit admission
Conference proceedings
Opening Night Reception
Opening General Session
Design Experience Session
Double occupancy hotel accommodations for 3-nights
Attend the entire conference (Sunday–Wednesday).

Recipients are responsible for the cost of their own transportation and meals outside of the included conference events.

* Subject to change.

Please email Stephanie Gibbs, or call 609-452-7700 ext. 114, with any questions.

Learn more about the presentation at the Poster /Speaker Guide.

Clayton Family Scholarship for Studies in Powder Metallurgy

In 1998 CPMT received a $1,000,000 donation from Arlan J. Clayton to establish an endowment fund for research & development and education programs to help promote the growth and success of the conventional powder metallurgy industry. Since 2000, CPMT has awarded over 175 students more than $575,000 in scholarships. In 2026, the scholarship awards were changed to conference grants to provide greater exposure of the PM industry to students.

Axel Madsen Conference Grants

The Axel Madsen Conference Grant Program was established by his family in 1990 to encourage students to learn more about PM technology and pursue careers in the PM industry. Axel Madsen was well-known in the PM industry as a successful entrepreneur. He co-founded Allied Sinterings, Inc., Danbury, CT, in 1959. The company began in a converted diner with four employees and went on to develop a successful niche business producing high-precision, small, and intricate PM parts. Madsen was a creative toolmaker and an expert on high-precision PM parts.

Howard I. Sanderow Scholarship Fund

CPMT began funding the Howard I Sanderow Scholarship in 2010 in honor of its first executive director. Penn State University, DuBois, was the current recipient of this annual scholarship. In 2026, the scholarship awards were changed to conference grants to provide greater exposure of the PM industry to students. To learn more about Howard I. Sanderow, a tribute video on Howard I. Sanderow's life was produced in 2010 by the Metal Powder Industries Federation.