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Find similar grantsWater Institute Research Awards is sponsored by University of Florida Water Institute. These awards support research enhancements for master's and Ph. D.
students conducting research on terrestrial water systems and their interactions with human, coastal, or atmospheric systems.
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2026 Research Award - UF Water Institute Advancing student research innovation through targeted, interdisciplinary support. The Water Institute Research Awards support research enhancements for master’s and Ph. D.
students conducting research on terrestrial water systems (i.e. freshwater, groundwater) and their interactions with human, coastal, or atmospheric systems. This award is intended to augment students’ current research by adding components not originally included in their proposals.
Potential examples include adding a field season or site, incorporating a new interdisciplinary element in testing, or further collaboration and training with a research group. This award can NOT be used to fund the salary or stipend of the applicant.
Funds may support personnel costs only when clearly justified to advance the proposed research (e.g., hiring OPS staff or undergraduate assistants to support new data collection, analysis, or other project-specific activities). This award can not be used for conference travel (see Water Institute Travel Awards for travel support).
UF graduate students can request up to $5,000 to augment their research Funds must be spent prior to graduation or within two years, whichever comes first Must be a UF masters or Ph. D.
student Faculty advisor must be a Water Institute Affiliate Faculty member ( Please check that advisor has re-affiliated with the Water Institute) Have not received a Water Institute Research Award Paloma Carton de Grammont 1 – 2 page project description including: What the new components of your research are, goals for the new components, and how it fits into your overall research objectives Planned activities with the awarded funds and an estimated timeline Expected outcomes/products and their relevance to your research Budget description with justification (see budget template ) Funds used for travel to external sites are subject to the travel regulations for the University of Florida Funds may be used for stipends if sufficiently justified on the budget description Letter of support from a Water Institute Affiliate Faculty advisor Letter from host institution (if doing research at an off-campus site) Acknowledgement of Water Institute support on poster/presentation Present research findings at a Water Institute Student Showcase Submit fiscal and accomplishment report to the Water Institute at the end the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years (or prior to graduation whichever comes first) Potential spotlight on research and outcomes near project completion Importance of the proposed research goals and activities Proposed activities are necessary and sufficient to accomplish research goals Student has the background knowledge/training/experience to accomplish the proposed research The level of effort is appropriate for the proposed timeline and budget Strength of support from graduate advisor and external host/institution (if applicable)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University of Florida master's and Ph. D. students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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