Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) - Scholarships in Waste Management Research & Education

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DeadlineMarch 2, 2026

Award amountDoctoral scholarships up to $16,000 per year

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Deadline

March 2, 2026

Opening date

December 15, 2025

Award amount

Doctoral scholarships up to $16,000 per year

Academic level

Graduate

Eligibility

Must be a full-time student.; Research topic must fit with EREF's mission.; Students graduating in December of the award year are ineligible.; Work must fit within EREF research priorities.; Full-time master's or doctoral student; Clearly demonstrated interest in solid waste management research

Requirements

Online application submission.; Three references required.; College transcripts (unofficial accepted).; Personal statement (500 words or less).; Research statement (500 words or less).; Three references.

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Application

How To Apply | EREF

Information on applying for EREF scholarships, including deadlines, eligibility, and required application materials like transcripts, personal statements, and recommendations.

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Application

How To Apply | EREF

Instructions for applying to EREF scholarships, including deadlines, eligibility, and required application materials. The 2025 application period opens December 15, 2025, and closes March 2, 2026.

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Scholarships | EREF

Information on EREF scholarships for master's and doctoral students in waste management research. Application period for 2025 is closed; 2026 dates to be announced.

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EREF Education Courses

EREF's Education Program offers online courses, webinars, and summits for the solid waste industry to enhance professional and academic knowledge in waste management research and development.

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Landfill Covers 101 – Conventional Final Covers

Course on landfill cover design and evaluation, covering barrier systems, wetting/drying, freezing/thawing impacts, and veneer stability. Priced at $27.00.

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Wastes from Oil and Gas Fields in Shale Formations

Course on waste management in oil and gas fields, focusing on shale formations and Pennsylvania. Covers drilling waste, recycling, and disposal methods.

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Fundamentals for Sustainable Solid Waste Management – Part 2

Course on sustainable solid waste management, focusing on analytical tools for project planning. Covers concepts, strategies, and decision-making for waste management.

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Fundamentals for Sustainable Solid Waste Management – Part 1

A course on sustainable solid waste management principles and the transformation to materials management. Covers sustainability challenges, goals, and strategies.

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