RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:


​CONCEPT PAPERS DUE DECEMBER 20, 2024:

The Water Quality Research Foundation is excited to announce two new funding opportunities through our Research Grant Program! 🎉 We invite researchers to submit concept papers on the efficacy of point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) drinking water treatment technologies in real-world settings.
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Grant Details:

• Funding Amount: A maximum of two grants, each up to $100,000, will be awarded. 
• Eligibility: Researchers with expertise in POU/POE drinking water treatment technologies and access to suitable research facilities.

Application Requirements:
Concepts must align with at least one of the following themes:

1. Identifying Treatment Approaches for Emerging Contaminants
2. Removing Multiple Classes of Contaminants

 Required scope of work:

1. Sampling and Testing: Researchers must include sampling for water quality parameters/contaminants at the point of use (e.g., household faucets, school water fountains)
2. Installation of POU/POE Treatment Devices: The installations must be outside the laboratory and conducted by certified professionals.
3. Assessment of Treatment Effectiveness: Assess efficacy shortly after installation and several months later to gauge sustained performance.​

Concept papers must not exceed five pages.

Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: December 20, 2024, by 11:00 AM Central Time.
• Award Notification: Between March 31, 2025, and April 30, 2025.

 
How to Apply:
Interested researchers should prepare their concept papers according to the guidelines provided in the Request for Concept Papers (RFCP) document and submit them electronically to [email protected]. You are encouraged to reach out with any questions prior to submission.

For more information about this funding opportunity, click on the image (pictured above) to access the RFCP.

QUESTIONS?  Email us:  [email protected]

All proposals submitted to WQRF will be treated as confidential and all WQRF staff and volunteers abide by the WQRF Confidentiality Policy . 

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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.

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.