Paul L. Busch Award Grant

The Paul L. Busch Award, provided by the Water Research Foundation, honors individuals for innovative research in water quality. This prestigious award supports promising researchers with a $100,000 grant to advance their work. The selection process is inclusive, with no restrictions based on race, gender, or nationality, and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Recipients are expected to collaborate with U.S.-based organizations, fostering practical applications of their research in the water environment.

The Paul L. Busch Award recognizes an individual for innovative research in the field of water quality and the water environment, with a special focus on those who show promise and make significant contributions in bridging research and its practical application. The Award carries with it a $100,000 grant, allowing recipients to continue their work, take risks, and explore new directions.
This Award is made possible by the Endowment for Innovation in Applied Water Quality Research and has provided $2.3 million in funding to up-and-coming researchers making major breakthroughs in the water quality industry.

Eligibility

Individuals are eligible to receive the Paul L. Busch Award. Applicants may self-nominate or have their work submitted by a nominator. The means of nomination will not be a factor in the selection process.
There are no restrictions based on race, gender, citizenship, or nationality. The awardee shall perform work in conjunction with a U.S.-based firm, university, or organization.
WRF employees, Board members, Research Advisory Council members, Paul L. Busch Award Selection Committee members, volunteers serving on other WRF committees, and members of their immediate families are not eligible to apply or be nominated.

Ineligibility

WE&RF employees, Board members, Research Council members, members of the Award Selection Committee, and members of immediate families of the above