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EREF Research Grants Program

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

EREF Research Grants Program

Focus Area: Scientific research grants for projects addressing sustainable waste management practices

Geographic Scope: United States

Award Examples:

  • Non-Recyclable Plastics to Pavements (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign): $161,075

  • Techno-Economic Evaluation of Supercritical Water Oxidation for Landfill Leachate and Condensate Management (Duke University): $152,000

    • Research Focus Areas:

  • Plastic waste utilization and recycling

  • Landfill management and operations

  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment

  • Leachate and condensate management

  • Sustainable materials management

  • Circular economy innovations

  • Waste-to-value technologies

    • Program Details:

  • Two-stage application process: pre-proposal followed by full proposal

  • EREF has funded over $18.5 Million in research grants and scholarships since 1992

  • Investigators from universities and research institutions eligible

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: proposals@erefdn.org

  • Phone: (919) 861-6876

  • Address: 1000 Social St, Suite 320, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

  • Website: erefdn.org

    • Organization: Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) - 501(c)(3) nonprofit

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Two-Stage Application:

    1. Pre-Proposal Stage:
    - Submit pre-proposal as required first step
    - Deadline: December 1 (or as posted on website)
    - Instructions available on "How to Apply for a Grant" page on EREF website

    2. Full Proposal Stage:
    - Only submitted after pre-proposal acceptance
    - Follows pre-proposal guidelines and requirements

    Research Topic Areas:

  • Topics outlined on the "How to Apply for a Grant" page

  • Strategic research priorities identified by EREF

    • Application Format:

  • Submit via email or online portal

  • Contact proposals@erefdn.org for detailed submission instructions

    • For More Information:

  • Visit erefdn.org for current topics and application guidelines

  • Email: proposals@erefdn.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchenvironment

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