Call for proposals Water-Monitoring-Prize

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-๐—ฃ๐—ฟize 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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Rรผdiger Kurt Bode-Stiftung

Water-Resources-Prize

100.000 โ‚ฌ
Submission deadline has ended on March 7, 2024

The award aims to expand the research opportunities for the recipients, facilitate the employment of emerging scientists, and initiate further research initiatives.

Scientists from the fields of life sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, who, through interdisciplinary, practice-oriented research at the interface of science and society, have developed outstanding strategies and concepts for the sustainable use of global water resources.

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Kurt Eberhard Bode-Stiftung

Junior Research Group

160.000 โ‚ฌ p.a. for 3 years
Next call 2028

Strengthening water resources research is a key discipline for global sustainable development through the integration of leading disciplines such as medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science, while promoting interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary dialogue.

Junior research group engaged in interdisciplinary, practice-oriented research at the interface of science and society, developing integrative models for the sustainable use of water resources. Representatives from the natural and life sciences disciplines which are involved in interdisciplinary exchange.

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Dr. Erich Ritter-Stiftung

Water-Monitoring-Prize

50.000 โ‚ฌ
Call open

Awarded to individuals or teams of young researchers who develop innovative monitoring concepts, measurement methods, or modeling approaches that serve as a basis for the prediction and management of hydrologically relevant environmental processes. Approaches that operate at the aquatic-terrestrial interface are of particular interest.

The award is intended to expand the research opportunities of the winners and create scope for new research initiatives or the communication of research results.

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