Funding Amount

Up to US $11,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a current AGU student member.
  • Be an active student member of AGU.

Other requirements

  • To be eligible to receive the Horton Research Grant applicants must meet the following criteria.
  • Applicants who do not win an award are encouraged to apply again in subsequent years if they meet the criteria.
  • Be an enrolled in a doctoral program in hydrology, water resources, or a closely related field such as water resources policy science.
  • Be enrolled in your program through the duration of the award (one year from Fall Meeting where you receive the award)

Overview

Horton (Hydrology) Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science
Amount: Up to US $11,000
Last Updated: January 08, 2026

Summary

The Horton Research Grant supports Ph.D. students in hydrology and related fields, awarding up to three students annually with grants of up to $10,000 for research and travel expenses. Funded by the Robert E. Horton Fund, this initiative aims to foster the next generation of hydrological science professionals. Awardees are honored at the AGU Fall Meeting, promoting excellence and encouraging continued research in vital water resource areas.

Overview

The Horton Research Grant is a grant awarded to Ph.D. students studying hydrology, water resources, or a closely related field. The grant is awarded to up to three students each year. It is funded by the Robert E. Horton Fund for Hydrologic Research to promote excellence through encouraging the next generation of professionals in the hydrological sciences. Awardees are recognized at the AGU Fall Meeting where they receive a one-year grant (not to exceed $10,000) to cover research costs and related travel expenses ($500 for students in the United States and Canada; $1,000 for international students).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to receive the Horton Research Grant applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants who do not win an award are encouraged to apply again in subsequent years if they meet the criteria.Be a current AGU student memberBe an enrolled in a doctoral program in hydrology, water resources, or a closely related field such as water resources policy scienceBe enrolled in your program through the duration of the award (one year from Fall Meeting where you receive the award) You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Be an active student member of AGU.

What American Geophysical Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$41K
Median grant
$7,208
Range
$5,500–$21K
  • By dollars: Texas 51%, South Carolina 20%, District of Columbia 16%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Mount Carmel, SC; Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • Nabg · Houston, TX

    Collaboration with the national asociation of black geosciences to carry out the…

    $21K

  • Organized Uplifting Resources & Strategies · Mount Carmel, SC

    Support individual project expenses under the gorden and betty moore foundation grant…

    $8,000

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science · Washington, DC

    Planning and management of placement services and support for congressional fellows

    $6,415

  • Hollygrove Dixon Neighborhood Association · New Orleans, LA

    Understanding the impact of the urban heat island effect in the hollygrove dixon…

    $5,500

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

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