Deadline: 3 June 2024
The Water Research Foundation’s Endowment for Innovation in Applied Water Quality Research recognizes outstanding achievement and creative vision through the Paul L. Busch Award.
Each year, the award seeks to distinguish individuals poised for greater recognition of their innovative, ongoing contributions to water quality advancements.
Recipients of the award are presented with a grant of $100,000 to continue their work, take risks, and explore new directions. Individuals from all segments of the water quality community are encouraged to submit nominations. Individuals may self-nominate or have their work submitted by a nominator.
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.
Rules and Regulations
- Award funds must be spent to continue the body of research for which they were awarded and/or its practical application.
- Funds are intended to further the body of research for which they were awarded and are not intended for overhead costs or other costs not directly related to the research.
- An unsuccessful candidate may resubmit their nomination one additional time.
- Nomination materials will become the property of WRF and will not be returned.
- The Paul L. Busch Award is not a recognition of lifetime achievement. Key criteria for this award include innovation and making the bridge between research and its practical application.
- The body of research for which a nomination is submitted should not substantially duplicate existing or ongoing research.
- The Paul L. Busch Award Selection Committee will judge nominations on the basis of innovation, creativity, feasibility, and the potential benefits to the water environment. The Paul L. Busch Award will be given to further a scientist’s or engineer’s body of applied research that demonstrates the following:
- Innovative idea.
- Practical potential for improving the water environment.
For more information, visit The Water Research Foundation.
