STLE invites corporate and individual sponsors to join in financially supporting the development of the tribology and lubrication engineering workforce through travel grants
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, USA (December 16, 2025) – The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — announces a new initiative designed to support rising engineers, researchers and industry professionals in advancing the field without financial barriers. To help bridge the growing funding gap, STLE is investing $10,000 into the STLE NextGen Fund to launch a new travel grant program.
STLE now invites corporate partners and individuals to sustain and grow this program beyond the initial $10,000. Through the program, eligible attendees will receive individual grants of up to $1,000 to support their professional travel. Eligibility requirements and applications for STLE travel grants will be available on the STLE website starting in January 2026.
“STLE recognizes the importance of supporting our community and understands that financial assistance may be required for individuals to continue their professional development and conference attendance,” said Rebecca Lintow, CAE, STLE executive director. “We invite our corporate partners to support our mission as we expand access and provide opportunities for early career engineers, academic researchers and industry innovators to connect with their peers in the global tribology and lubrication community.”
Corporate Opportunities
STLE is actively seeking corporate partners to collaborate on expanding this initiative. Companies that provide five or more $1,000 travel grants will be recognized as key supporters of professional development and industry advancement.
Travel Grants Needed
$1,500 – One grant
$5,000 – Four grants
Partnership benefits include:
· Recognition during the STLE Annual Meeting, including signage and visibility at the President’s Awards Luncheon/Business Meeting.
· Year-round acknowledgment through STLE’s digital channels, publications and outreach campaigns.
· Direct impact on the next generation of tribologists and lubrication engineers. This new program reflects STLE’s ongoing commitment to empowering professionals, celebrating community and advancing the field through inclusive engagement.
For more information about corporate partnerships for STLE travel grants, contact Karl Phipps, STLE community engagement manager, at kp*****@**le.org.
To learn more about the 2026 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition: Innovating Through Tribology & Lubrication, visit https://www.stle.org/annualmeeting.
About the Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is the premier technical society serving the needs of over 15,000 individuals and 200 companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector. STLE members are employed by the world’s leading corporations, academic institutions and governmental agencies dealing with science and technology. STLE supports these distinguished technical experts with various professional education and certification programs. STLE is a professional technical society providing robust resources in technical research, education and professional development delivered through programming, courses, events and periodicals on topics most important to you: safety, energy usage, maintenance, natural resources, wear and productivity.
Tribological advancements can improve productivity, profitability, sustainability and safety across several industries, including manufacturing, metalworking, transportation and power energy. Membership is available to those interested in staying current with the latest technologies, advancing their careers and making new professional connections worldwide. STLE membership is a low-cost investment with high professional rewards. For more information or to join today, visit www.stle.org.
