The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) is pleased to invite proposals from academic faculty for funding to identify, evaluate, and/or develop safer alternatives to PFAS.
Donor Name: Toxics Use Reduction Institute
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Research Focus Area
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic chemicals used for a variety of manufacturing and product applications. Proposals should be submitted to identify, evaluate, and/or develop safer alternatives to the use of PFAS in manufacturing and product applications. Some examples include:
- Water and stain resistant coated fabrics, textiles, apparel, and footwear,
- Surfactant applications including fume suppressants,
- Refrigerants and coolants,
- Fire suppressants,
- Fluoropolymers
- Manufacturing processing aids,
- Coated food packaging, and
- Other non-stick coated materials and products (e.g. dental floss, cookware, etc.)
Funding Information
The maximum funding amount for each research project is $35,000 per academic year
Criteria
Research funding is available for faculty and their graduate students from any academic institution located in Massachusetts.
For more information, visit TURI.