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Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Research Grants
Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) · United States
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Overview
Funds research on solid waste management, recycling, landfill technology, circular economy, and environmental management. EREF supports applied research with clear industry and policy implications, including in developing-country settings where waste management is an urgent challenge.
Eligibility
PhD-holding PIs. No nationality restriction.
Priority areas
Climate Change Impacts/Greenhouse Gas Emissions Emerging Contaminants Advancing Materials Circularity & Recycling
See Funder's page for details.
How to apply
Applications submitted via the EREF online portal at https://erefdn.infoready4.com. Requires a pre-proposal stage and a 5-page research proposal, team CVs, a budget, and letters of support.
Timeline
- Applications close December 1, 2026
- Awards announced March 2027
- Projects begin mid-2027. ⚠ Note
