NWRI is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Graduate Fellowship Program. These fellowships are awarded to graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities who are conducting research related to water resources and treatment. NWRI’s goal in funding student research is to support the development of the next generation of experts in water resources science and policy. Applications are due by March 1, 2018, and awards will be announced in summer 2018. To download the guidelines and application, please visit: http://www.nwri-usa.org/fellowship.htm.
NWRI Graduate Fellowships are being offered on different subject areas with the support of the following funding partners, as described below:
- BioLargo, Inc. http://biolargo.com/ A sustainable science, technology, and full-service environmental engineering company, BioLargo has a mission to improve the quality of life for people worldwide by providing services to deliver clean water, clean air, and advanced wound care. BioLargo Water, Inc. develops uncompromising, innovative water treatment technology to solve pressing water challenges, while using as little electrical energy as possible. Up to four NWRI-Biolargo fellowships of $5,000 per year for 2 years may be awarded. The student’s research must pertain to developing and/or enhancing water supplies, including recycled water, treatment technologies, sustainability issues, desalination processes, and policy/regulation.
- American Membrane Technologies Association (AMTA). https://www.amtaorg.com/ The mission of AMTA is to promote, advocate, and advance the understanding and application of membrane technology to create safe, affordable, and reliable water supplies, and to treat municipal, industrial, agricultural, and waste waters for beneficial use. Up to two NWRI-AMTA graduate fellowships of $10,000 per year for 2 years may be awarded. The student’s research must pertain to the advancement of membrane technology in the water, wastewater, or water reuse industries. The research must be consistent with AMTA’s vision statement: “Solving water supply and quality issues through the widespread application of membrane technology.”
- Southern California Salinity Coalition (SCSC). http://www.socalsalinity.org/ The SCSC is comprised of water and wastewater agencies in Southern California dedicated to managing salinity in our water supplies. The coalition supports research that addresses the critical need to remove salt from water supplies and preserve water resources. Up to one NWRI-SCSC graduate fellowship of $10,000 per year for 2 years is awarded to a student enrolled at a college or university in Southern California. The student’s research must address the critical need to remove or reduce salts from water supplies and to preserve water resources in Southern California. Research topics may include: concentrate management, institutional and regulatory/policy issues, economic analysis, innovative treatment technologies, regional and watershed planning solutions, and public education and awareness.
Please refer to the application guidelines for more details on eligibility and the application requirements.