Water Science Alliance โ€” Joining forces

The scientific expertise of German water research is excellent in individual areas, but in particular, the national networking and international visibility of the entire field of research are inadequate. The Water Science Alliance establishes structures that help to better utilise the existing potential of German water research in the development and processing of complex and interdisciplinary research topics within thematic alliances. The complementarity of the research institutions (major research institutions and universities) results in synergies from the joint use of infrastructures, observatories, and large-scale equipment, as well as the promotion of young scientists, in addition to the sharing of expertise.

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Advancement Award 2026

We are pleased to announce the ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ-๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด-Prize from the Dr. Erich Ritter-Foundation in the Stifterverband! The prize is aimed at young researchers who are developing novel concepts, measurement methods, or modeling approaches for observing and evaluating hydrological processes, particularly at the aquatic-terrestrial interface.
The award ceremony will take place at the 16th Water Research Horizon Conference on September 14-15, 2026.

Application deadline: March 15, 2026

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Water Science Alliance on LinkedIn

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