A  call for proposals is now open for the year 2011.  The Researchers can access the information under the FMS link on the WRC home page http://www.wrc.org.za/Pages/KSA3-Thrust6.aspx . The objective of this new fund is to bring about a paradigm shift in the use and management of water, as well as the use of energy in water, from a supply side towards a demand side approach. It can be generalized that the South African population is ignorant around water conservation, water efficiency and reuse. This fund and process is a small step, in stimulating research and innovation in the smarter use of water and energy efficient water processes, and in this way be a catalyst for bringing about awareness and behaviour change in the way the country uses its water.Click here to read more about the Smart fund .Researchers may also follow these Guidelines for research proposal submission.

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