The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research programme provides funding for projects across a broad range of environmentally related areas.
The EPA has awarded over 400 grants during the Environmental Research Technological Development and Innovation (ERTDI) Programme 2000-2006. We will award new projects in 2007 as part of the Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for the Environment (STRIVE) programme 2007-2013.
Projects range in scale from desk studies and scholarships up to large-scale multi-annual projects. Research is carried out by researchers in colleges, state research organisations, companies and individuals.
Research is funded under the following core topics:
The EPA also provides an excellent opportunity for young researchers to work in major projects with established scientists.
As per May 2008, the EPA is also directly supporting a total of 117 young researchers through its doctoral scholarship scheme and 37 through its Masters scholarship scheme. 58 post-doctoral level positions have also been funded, through the research fellowship scheme to provide career progression and additional experience for young researchers working in a range of areas.
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In addition, the Fulbright-EPA award offers the opportunity to join an internationally recognised programme of top quality researchers from across the world. Find out more the Fulbright-EPA award.
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