The Anton Paar USA ASPIRE Program (Academic Support Program for Innovative Rheology Education) represents Anton Paar’s commitment to advancing rheology education and research through meaningful academic partnerships. Designed to expand access to high-performance rheometry, ASPIRE places MCR rheometers into academic laboratories to support teaching, enable advanced research, and increase hands-on experience with industry-leading instrumentation. Through flexible participation paths and long-term collaboration opportunities, ASPIRE empowers institutions, researchers, and students to shape the future of rheology while strengthening the connection between academia and innovation.

Begin your journey

ASPIRE: Paths to Partnership

Level 1: Access

Foundational support to expand rheology education and hands-on instrument access in your lab

Program benefits:

  • 30 % discount on the MCR rheometer and software and 15 % discount on rheometer accessories
  • 10 free copies of Applied Rheology by Thomas G. Mezger
  • $750 reimbursement for student travel and registration to present eligible work at conferences
  • Three-year Society of Rheology membership
  • Two seats at Anton Paar Rheology Boot Camps (per year)
  • Free-of-charge installation and start-up training
  • All access

Level 2: Elevate

Enhance your lab's capabilities with advanced MCR models

Program benefits in addition to the Access Level benefits:

  • Free-of-charge upgrade to the next-highest MCR rheometer model
  • 30 % off complementary technologies
    • Thermal analyzers
    • FTIR and Raman spectrometers
    • Particle characterization analyzers
  • Joint seminars and workshops in partnership with Anton Paar USA
  • Application process

Level 3: Engage

Research partnership with dedicated support, collaborative opportunities, and global visibility

  • Long-term partnership agreements (3+ year commitments) and loaner instruments
  • Co-authorship programs to publish together in top-tier journals
  • Joint seminars and workshops as co-branded educational events
  • Work with a dedicated Anton Paar Application Scientist
  • Global visibility with featured case studies and webinars
  • By invitation

Take the next step into rheology with Anton Paar ASPIRE

Take the next step into rheology with Anton Paar ASPIRE

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