Research Funding for Sustainable Materials Management

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  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers, institutions, and interdisciplinary teams to apply for funding from the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF).

This funding programme supports cutting-edge research in sustainable materials management, providing resources to address pressing challenges in waste management, recycling, and resource sustainability. EREF is one of North America’s largest private research funders in this field and has awarded millions of dollars to advance innovative solutions and evidence-based practices.

Call Theme

Advancing Sustainable Materials Management

Projects should focus on addressing challenges related to:

  • Land pollution, regulation, and control

  • Sustainable development and resource use

  • Waste management and disposal

  • Waste recycling and recovery innovations

General Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

  • Research institutions and universities

  • Non-profit organisations

  • Private sector companies and industry research teams

Participants may include researchers at all career stages, from early career investigators to established professionals.

Funding and Project Duration

  • Maximum award amount: USD 500,000 per project

  • Projects should demonstrate high scientific merit, innovation, and practical applicability in the field of sustainable materials management

  • Funding can support collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts

Application Deadline

01 May 2026

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to:

  • Advance knowledge and practical solutions in sustainable waste management and recycling

  • Contribute to policy development, regulatory frameworks, and environmental best practices

  • Produce outputs that benefit communities, industry, and research networks

  • Strengthen institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration

Application Process

Applicants should:

  • Review EREF funding guidelines carefully

  • Prepare a comprehensive proposal detailing research objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, budget, and project team

  • Submit applications through the official EREF grants portal or as instructed in the programme guidelines

Interested KNUST researchers and research teams are encouraged to contact the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) for guidance and support prior to submission.