The Raymond C. Firestone Research Initiative (Fellowship)

The Raymond C. Firestone Research Initiative Fellowship was established in 1983 by Raymond C. Firestone, Hon. ’57, retired Chairman of the Board of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, to facilitate creative and innovative research in high technology areas. This fellowship provides an annual award to encourage untenured faculty members to engage in research in the College of Engineering as a means to promote research initiatives.

These funds can also be used by that faculty member to purchase necessary equipment, retain graduate student assistance, or provide other support necessary to the research activity.