Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation Research Fellowship in Water Infrastructure Design for the Off-Grid World
Fellowship Overview
The Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation is excited to announce the availability of the Water Infrastructure Design Research Fellowship. This fellowship is geared towards advancing our efforts in off-grid water infrastructure by building upon existing research and developing scalable modular designs for diverse site conditions.
Fellowship Responsibilities
The Water Infrastructure Design Research Fellow will be responsible for:
- Review and Build Upon Existing Research:
- Reviewing existing fellowship research conducted by the Foundation.
- Identifying areas for improvement and potential new directions for research.
- Development and Design Enhancement:
- Enhancing the Foundation’s plans around key aspects of water infrastructure, including:
- Water Storage: Developing efficient and scalable water storage solutions.
- Water Pumping with Renewable Energy: Innovating pumping systems powered by renewable energy sources.
- Construction of Wetlands: Designing and constructing functional wetlands for water management and purification.
- Biological Filtration: Improving biological filtration systems for better water quality.
- Membrane Filtration: Advancing membrane filtration technologies for enhanced water purification.
- Enhancing the Foundation’s plans around key aspects of water infrastructure, including:
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Documenting all research findings and design advancements.
- Reporting progress and results in a clear and detailed manner.
- Producing academic findings that expand the Foundation’s knowledge base in water infrastructure.
- Peer Review and Publication:
- Preparing research outcomes for peer review.
- Ensuring that findings are made part of the permanent Foundation records.
- Contributing to the Sustainable Vision Academic Journal.
Fellowship Benefits
- A modest stipend will be provided upon receipt of an acceptable End of Month Report.
- Opportunity to publish findings and gain recognition in the Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation’s Sustainable Vision Academic Journal.
- Contribution to the global body of knowledge on off-grid water infrastructure.
Fellowship Goals
- To develop detailed and scalable variants of modular water infrastructure designs.
- To provide valuable research and practical contributions to off-grid water solutions.
- To support local and global efforts in sustainable water management.
Application Process
Interested students are invited to apply by submitting a detailed proposal outlining their interest and plan for the fellowship. Applications should demonstrate a commitment to sustainable water solutions, research skills, and the ability to work independently.
Contact Information
For more information and to apply, please contact
Kenneth Coman
Fellowships Program Coordinator
Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation
Email: info@jacquelynsandersfoundation.org
Website: www.jacquelynsandersfoundation.org
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to apply academic skills to real-world challenges in off-grid water infrastructure. We look forward to receiving applications from dedicated and innovative student researchers.
