EPIN Research Program

Research Priorities
EPIN supports research addressing:
- Nigerian-specific environmental challenges
- Climate change impacts and adaptation
- Sustainable development solutions
- Environmental health issues
- Biodiversity conservation
- Pollution prevention technologies
- Environmental policy effectiveness
- Professional practice innovations

Research Support
- Grant opportunities for member researchers
- Research partnerships and collaborations
- Access to environmental data and networks
- Peer review and quality assurance
- Publication opportunities
- Dissemination through conferences and platforms

Innovation Awards

Annual Environmental Innovation Challenge
Recognition and support for innovative solutions to environmental problems:
- Technology innovations
- Management approaches
- Policy mechanisms
- Community-based solutions
- Business model innovations

Awards Include:
- Financial prizes
- Technical mentorship
- Pilot project support
- Media exposure
- Networking opportunities

Research Collaborations

Academic Partnerships

Collaborative research projects with Nigerian universities and research institutions focusing on:
- Field studies and monitoring programs
- Policy analysis and evaluation
- Technology development and testing
- Socio-economic environmental research
- Environmental education effectiveness

International Research Networks

Participation in global research initiatives:
- Climate change research programs
- Biodiversity monitoring networks
- Pollution tracking systems
- Comparative policy studies
- Technology transfer projects

Industry Research Partnerships

Applied research addressing practical environmental challenges in collaboration with:
- Oil and gas sector
- Manufacturing industries
- Mining companies
- Agricultural enterprises
- Service sectors

Research Ethics

Ethical Research Standards

EPIN promotes responsible research through:
- Research ethics guidelines
- Environmental research ethics review
- Data protection standards
- Community engagement protocols
- Indigenous knowledge respect
- Benefit-sharing principles

Innovation Hub

Technology Showcase

Platform highlighting emerging environmental technologies:
- Clean energy solutions
- Waste-to-value technologies
- Water treatment innovations
- Air quality improvement systems
- Environmental monitoring technologies
- Digital environmental management tools

Pilot Projects

Support for testing innovative approaches:
- Field demonstration sites
- Technology trials
- Management system pilots
- Policy experiment zones

Knowledge Exchange

Research Seminars

Regular presentations of research findings:
- Member research showcase
- Visiting researcher presentations
- PhD research colloquiums
- Industry research updates

Research Symposia

Focused events on specific research themes bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers

Online Research Repository
Digital archive of environmental research relevant to Nigeria:
- Thesis and dissertation abstracts
- Published papers by Nigerian researchers
- Technical reports
- Research datasets (where permissible)

Research Funding Opportunities

EPIN Research Grants

Small grants for member-led research projects addressing priority environmental issues

External Funding Database

Curated information on:
- International research grants
- Foundation funding opportunities
- Government research programs
- Industry research partnerships
- Scholarship opportunities

Publications Support

Journal Publication Assistance

Guidance for members publishing research:
- Writing workshops
- Peer review arrangements
- Journal selection advice
- Open access options
- Citation management

EPIN Journal Priority
Member research receives priority consideration for publication in EPIN's peer-reviewed journal