Paul L. Busch Award 2026

About the opportunity

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.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Climate and Energy grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Global contexts.

Eligibility

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.

Funding and benefits

The award carries a USD 100,000 grant.

Themes and supported activities

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.

Deadline and timeline

Nomination deadline: Nomination deadline: Jun 1, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

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

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.