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Please note: the official application form, when launched, may differ from this one.  \nFor more information: [https://aqfund.epic.uchicago.edu/](https://aqfund.epic.uchicago.edu/)[ ](https://aqfund.epic.uchicago.edu/)Find errors? Contact: [clean-air-info@uchicago.edu](clean-air-info@uchicago.edu)  \n2026 EPIC Air Quality Fund Application Form  \nDear Applicant,  \nWe are pleased to announce that we will begin accepting applications for the 2026 EPIC Air Quality Fundon 12 March 2026.  \nBefore you begin, please take note of the following:  \n• Communication: This application and communications with the EPIC Air Quality Fund Team must be in English only.  \n• Review all guidelines, eligibility, and selection criteria at the EPIC Air Quality Fund website:  \n[https://aqfund.epic. uchicago.edu/call-for-proposals/](https://aqfund.epic. uchicago.edu/call-for-proposals/)  \n• Please make sure your application directly addresses the core objectives of this funding call:  \n⁃ Measure PM2 .5 for a period of 12 months in a place with no or little air quality monitoring.⁃ Share these data in a fully open manner.  \n⁃ Have a concrete plan to use the data to achieve a specific systemic national-level policy impact. We are looking for specific policy changes (e. g. create or increase ambition of an air quality standard, address a specific policy, achieve specific outcome X) .  \n• Access a pdf of the application: To assist you in preparing for the online submission, you can preview the application form here: [https://aqfund.epic. uchicago.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/](https://aqfund.epic. uchicago.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/)[ ](https://aqfund.epic. uchicago.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/)[9/2026/01/2026-EPIC-Air-Quality-Fund-Application.pdf](9/2026/01/2026-EPIC-Air-Quality-Fund-Application.pdf)  \n• Seek Assistance if Needed: If you encounter any difficulties or have questions while completing the application form, please write: [clean-air-info@uchicago.edu](clean-air-info@uchicago.edu)  \n• Use of AI: We do not prohibit the use of AI in aiding submission responses, but genericallyconstructed responses or ones that rely on AI for substantively constructing the proposal, rather than the ingenuity of the proposer will not be considered competitive.  \n• Submission Deadline: All applications need to be submitted before 30 April 2026, 11 : 59 PM Central European Time (CET) . Please note that although the official deadline is stated in CET, the dates displayed on the application form reflects your local time zone. These local dates and times are automatically aligned with the corresponding CET deadline to ensure consistency.  \n• After submission: You will receive a confirmation of your submission by email. Even after submission, you will be able to login and view your submission on this portal.  \n• Additional preparation: If your application is selected, you will be required to fill out one of the following forms below.  \n⁃ For foreign (non-US) entities, W-8 BEN-E-Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner (Entity): [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8bene.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8bene.pdf)  \n⁃ For US-based entities, W-9-Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and  \nCertification: [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf)[ ](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf)We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your application!  \nBest Wishes,  \nThe EPIC Air Quality Fund Team  \nFor questions, please contact: [clean-air-info@uchicago.edu](clean-air-info@uchicago.edu)  \n* Question is required for completion of application.  \n\n| Registration Details |\n| --- |\n| First Name |\n\nLast Name  \nEmail Address  \n\n| 1* | Please acknowledge that you have read the following privacy notice by marking the checkbox.(Circle all that apply) |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC)","cbCaik5qVcutJL9l","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik5qVcutJL9l","pdf",596078,"English","# Registration Details\n# Privacy Notice Acknowledgement\n# Eligibility Questions\n## Age Requirement\n## Eligibility for Applicants Under 18\n## Terrorism Sanctions Screening","[{\"question\":\"What are the core objectives the funding proposal must address?\",\"answer\":\"The application must measure PM2.5 for 12 months in a location with no or little air quality monitoring, share the data openly, and present a concrete plan to achieve a specific systemic national-level policy impact.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the submission deadline and how is time handled?\",\"answer\":\"All applications must be submitted before 30 April 2026, 11:59 PM CET. 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