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ESTEN Foundation

ESTEN Foundation Awards

Research awards for publications and research summaries concerning decentralized wastewater treatment. This listing covers the applied research category available to students.

Value
An honorary certificate and $4,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place. The source does not name a currency.
Deadline
December 31, 2026

Who can apply

The research category accepts employees, professors, research assistants and undergraduate or graduate students at Canadian colleges or universities. Submissions must concern research connected directly or indirectly to decentralized wastewater treatment, such as research projects, laboratory tests or pilot-study reports.

How to apply

Complete the application form on ESTEN's applied research guidelines page. Attach your research paper or research summary as a letter-size PDF in 10- or 12-point type, and paste an executive summary of no more than 500 words into the form. Graphs and pictures are optional. Provide the required contact details and project title. Applications close December 31, 2026; finalist selection is scheduled for February 25, 2027.

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