Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award Grant

Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation)
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: November 22, 2025

Summary

The Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award, administered by the AEESP Foundation, recognizes outstanding student research in computational hydraulics and hydrology. It honors students with a plaque and a $1,500 cash award, alongside a $500 honorarium for their faculty advisor. Eligible candidates, both Master's and Ph.D. students, are evaluated based on their academic performance, research contributions, and community service. The application process requires comprehensive documentation, including letters of recommendation and a research publication.

Overview

About the Foundation Mission The mission of the AEESP Foundation is to improve the state of knowledge in environmental engineering and science through the support and encouragement of excellent education, outreach, and scientific research. Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award *Formerly the Innovyze Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award This award is given annually to recognize a student whose research contributes to the knowledge pool of in the area of Computational Hydraulics & Hydrology. The award selection will be based on original, innovative research of publishable quality and other factors listed below. Both Master's and Ph.D. students are eligible. The award will consist of a plaque and a cash honorarium of $1,500 for the student and a plaque and cash honorarium of $500 for the major faculty advisor. A $500 travel allotment is provided to the student recipient to attend the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES) Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science Awards Luncheon. The award selection is administered jointly by a committee consisting of equal numbers of AAEES and AEESP members. The award is co-sponsored by Dr. Paul F. Boulos, BCEEM. An applicant remains eligible up to one calendar year following graduation and receipt of the degree earned. Refer to the nomination package for the required submission requirements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants will be judged based on the following criteria:academic program performance (35%),research accomplishment (35%),professional or community service (15%),purpose and goals (10%), andany other evidence provided (5%).Requirements for nominators and letter writers:One nomination per cycle per award for a given category may be submitted by a single nominator.There is no limit on the number of nomination packages to which an individual letter writer may contribute.If a single individual is serving as a nominator or letter writer for more than one nominee during a single cycle, they will be contacted to provide a ranking of their contributions before the committee's review.Complete nomination packages should include:Academic letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor of the applicant detailing the contributions of the research to the profession and also indicating that the applicant has completed all substantive requirements for the graduate degree sought, and has earned a minimum GPA of 3.3/4 in the current program,One additional academic letter of recommendation,Copy of a publication (or manuscript submitted for publication) derived from the subject research for which the applicant is the first author – 25 page limit,A professional resume of the student applicant, listing all professional affiliations, publications, honors, service, and relevant experience, andAn applicant prepared statement of professional purpose in pursuing the graduate degree and goals for the first five years of professional practice (limit 500 words).

Ineligibility

Nomination packages that are incomplete or exceed page length maximums will not be reviewed.