IRES: International Research Experiences for Students
Addressing Critical Challenges of Anaerobic Digestion Biotechnology
In summer 2026, the Water Institute at Purdue University Northwest is participating in an International Research Experience for Graduate and Undergraduate students.
Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend and $1,500 for food. Housing and Travel expenses are also provided.
Program Dates
June 1 to July 25, 2026
How to Apply?
Send a brief email to Veera Gnaneswar Gude, Ph.D. to request application materials.
The application deadline is February 15, 2026. Selected participants will be notified on an ongoing basis.
All graduate and undergraduate students interested in anaerobic digestion, artificial intelligence, biochemistry, microbiology, process simulation, resource recovery and sustainable biotechnology research.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Nationals or Legal Permanent Residents.
- Microbiological processes/Microbiomes in Anaerobic Digestion (AD)
- Impacts of micro/nanoplastics and antibiotic resistance genes
- Electro-assisted AD for bioproduct recovery
- Impacts of micro/nano bubble aeration, mixing and operating temperature
- Chemical and physical treatment of digestate
- Artificial Intelligence for process optimization and resilience
- Process modeling for resource recovery and management
- 1 Week of Preparation and Reflection in the U.S.
- 7 Weeks of International Research Experiences in Canada
- Engaging with World Class Research Environments in Canada
- Research and Professional Development Workshops
- Symposia and Research Presentations
- Field Trips and Free Time on Weekends