New 2026 Project Teams will be announced in August!

About ITRC Project Teams

ITRC’s Project Teams are the heart of our organization and bring together members with diverse expertise to fulfill our mission.

Submitting a project team proposal first step in forming a Project Team.

How to Submit a Proposal

We invite any agency, organization, company or individual to submit a Project Team proposal that will address an environmental topic. 

Project Team proposals must be submitted by email to Charles Reyes at creyes@ecos.org by May 27, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET.

The 2026 ITRC Project Team Proposal Form and other helpful resources for drafting a proposal are below.

If a proposal is approved, a Project Team is formed and ITRC identifies team leadership and necessary contract and staff support, begins team member recruitment, and determines the appropriate project schedule. It is important to note that during this early collaborative phase the Project Team will establish a final work plan and project outline that may differ from the initial proposal’s scope, recommended deliverables, and schedule.

Contact Charles Reyes at creyes@ecos.org if you have any questions about the ITRC Project Team proposal process.

2026 Environmental Topics

ITRC staff created the following list of environmental topics to assist Project Team Proposal writers in developing proposals for 2026 Project Teams.  The list is based on results of the latest Biennial Research Topics. While we encourage proposals that address these topics, we will consider proposals on any environmental topic.

  • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Macroplastics
    • Plastics Efficiency
    • Benefits of Reusing Plastics
    • Recycling
  • Update Needs
    • Evaluation of Innovative Methane Detection Technologies
    • Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS)
    • Phytoremediation
  • Water Quality and Resource Protection
    • Non-point Source Nutrient Reduction
    • Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Difficult Pollutants