Paul L. Busch Award 2026

The Paul L. Busch Award recognizes an individual for innovative research in water quality and the water environment, especially work that bridges research and practical application.

The Water Research Foundation lists this opportunity for Researchers and water-quality innovators, Climate and Energy, Global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Individuals from all segments of the water quality community may submit nominations for themselves or others.

Nominees should demonstrate innovative research, practical application, and promise for significant contribution to the water environment.

Applicants should review the nomination instructions and guidelines on the official WRF page.

Applied water quality research, water environment innovation, practical implementation, and new research directions.

The award supports recipients to continue their work, take risks, and explore new directions.

The award carries a USD 100,000 grant.

Nomination deadline: Nomination deadline: Jun 1, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Submit the nomination online through The Water Research Foundation by 1 June 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.