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EREF Scholarships Program

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

EREF Scholarships Program

Focus Area: Graduate scholarships for Master's and Doctoral students pursuing research in sustainable waste management

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • Full-time Master's or Doctoral students

  • Clearly demonstrated interest in solid waste management research

  • Students pursuing excellence in sustainable waste management practices

    • Award Types:

  • PhD scholarships

  • Master's (MS) scholarships

  • Named scholarships (e.g., Tom J. Fatjo Scholar, DCA Scholar, Smith Gardner Scholarship, Ruterra Group Doctoral Scholarship)

    • Research Focus Areas:

  • Anaerobic digestion and biogas production

  • Plastic waste recycling and reuse (pavements, concrete reinforcement)

  • Food waste management

  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment and degradation

  • Landfill leachate and condensate management

  • Organic waste management systems and life cycle assessment

  • Fly ash beneficial reuse in concrete

  • Waste reduction and circular economy

  • Municipal solid waste (MSW) management

  • Industrial solid waste by-products

    • Program History:

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

  • In 2020, 9 scholarships awarded (12 PhD, 4 MS were funded in 2022)

  • In 2022, record-breaking 16 new scholarships awarded

  • Total of 30 active scholars as of 2022

  • 40% of EREF scholars employed in the solid waste field

    • 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

    Timeline:

  • Applications for the 2021-2022 school year were due late Spring 2021

  • Scholarships are awarded annually

    • Eligibility Requirements at Time of Application:

  • Must be, or will be in the upcoming year, a full-time Master's or Doctoral student

  • Must have clearly demonstrated interest in solid waste management research

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Credentials

  • Potential contributions to the solid waste industry and scientific community

  • Quality of proposed research

    • Application Materials:

  • Submit application via erefdn.org website

    • For More Information:

  • Visit erefdn.org for current application details and submission portal

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    Fields of Work

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