Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • PhD students enrolled in hydrology, water resources programs, or a closely related field such as water resources policy science

Other requirements

  • Must be an active student member of AGU
  • Applicants must be enrolled in the program for the duration of the award (one year from AGU's annual meeting where the award is presented).
  • Applicants must meet all application submission requirements.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Overview

Horton PhD Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Horton PhD Research Grant supports up to three Ph.D. students annually in hydrology and related fields, funded by the Robert E. Horton Fund. It provides a maximum of $10,000 for research and travel, along with $500 for U.S. and Canadian applicants participating in AGU's annual meeting. Eligible students must be active AGU members, enrolled for the award's duration, and meet all application requirements. This grant promotes excellence in hydrological sciences.

Overview

The Horton Research Grant is awarded to up to three Ph.D. students studying hydrology, water resources, or a closely related field each year and is made possible through the generosity of the Robert E. Horton Fund for Hydrologic Research. The purpose of the award is to promote excellence by encouraging the next generation of professionals in the hydrological sciences. A research grant not to exceed $10,000 to cover research and travel costs of up to $500 for U.S. and Canadian-based applicants and $1,000 for international applicants. Winners who participate virtually in AGU's annual meeting receive $500 for meeting expenses regardless of their country of residence. Winners will also receive an award certificate. This opportunity is open internationally to applicants who meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be an active student member of AGU PhD students enrolled in hydrology, water resources programs, or a closely related field such as water resources policy science Applicants must be enrolled in the program for the duration of the award (one year from AGU's annual meeting where the award is presented).Applicants must meet all application submission requirements. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

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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