CONCEPT PAPERS DUE MARCH 29, 2024:
The Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) is issuing this request for concept papers (RFCP) under its research grant program.
The proposed research concept must fit into at least one of the following categories:
The concept with the best likelihood to advance knowledge and the science of high quality, sustainable drinking water will be invited to submit a full proposal for further consideration. Click on the image (pictured left) to access the RFCP: QUESTIONS? Email us: foundation@wqrf.org
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All proposals submitted to WQRF will be treated as confidential and all WQRF staff and volunteers abide by the WQRF Confidentiality Policy .
About WQRF's Research Agenda
1. Final Barrier: Investigate point of use and whole house devices as a means for sustainable treatment to create more opportunities for industry professionals to provide better quality water to more people.
2. Emerging Contaminants: Research to aid or support implementation of technologies to provide cost effective options for emerging contaminants.
3. Regulatory Affairs: Support research to promote sound science in codes and rules and promote knowledge and data about the POU/POE industry and its technologies.
4. International Affairs: Provide independent research support for international growth and efforts of the water treatment industry.
2. Emerging Contaminants: Research to aid or support implementation of technologies to provide cost effective options for emerging contaminants.
3. Regulatory Affairs: Support research to promote sound science in codes and rules and promote knowledge and data about the POU/POE industry and its technologies.
4. International Affairs: Provide independent research support for international growth and efforts of the water treatment industry.
5. Public Awareness: Increase public awareness of water treatment through educational and extension work, demonstrations, shows, symposia, expositions, publications and surveys.
6. Sustainability: Investigate ways to sustain the industry, help protect the environment and aid adoption of sustainable treatment options including reuse, reclamation and other technologies for agencies or localities.
6. Sustainability: Investigate ways to sustain the industry, help protect the environment and aid adoption of sustainable treatment options including reuse, reclamation and other technologies for agencies or localities.