How much funding does Pathfinder Fellowship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Pathfinder Fellowship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Pathfinder Fellowship?

Eligible applicants: Graduate students in hydrology and related sciences.

How often is Pathfinder Fellowship offered?

Pathfinder Fellowship runs on an annual cycle.

Pathfinder Fellowship

Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Frequency: Accepts applications annually in the Fall”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduate students in hydrology and related sciences

Other requirements

Purpose: Addressing a gap in graduate water science training, the Pathfinder Fellowship supported research that extended beyond a single field site or analytical approach.
Extended trip to enhance research
Adding a field site to conduct comparative research
Collaborating with a research group

Overview

Pathfinder Graduate Students Fellowship

Eligibility:

Graduate students in hydrology and related sciences

Purpose: Addressing a gap in graduate water science training, the Pathfinder Fellowship supported research that extended beyond a single field site or analytical approach.

Focus Areas:

Comparative fieldwork
Collaboration with new research groups
Interdisciplinary perspectives
Extended research visits

Funding: Provided travel funding to graduate students

Outcomes: Through its conclusion in 2025, the program supported a wide range of student-led research projects and fostered broader, more connected approaches to water science research.

How to Apply

Application Process

Frequency: Accepts applications annually in the Fall
Award Amount: Travel funds for extended research trips

Eligible Use of Funds

Extended trip to enhance research
Adding a field site to conduct comparative research
Collaborating with a research group
Adding an interdisciplinary dimension to a project

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What Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 6
Total given: $599K
Median grant: $44K
Range: $5,990–$405K

By dollars: Massachusetts 68%, Pennsylvania 15%, Georgia 10%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; University Park, PA; Atlanta, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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