Horton (Hydrology) Research Grant
- Graduate students are eligible at any point in their doctoral program in hydrology, water resources, or a closely related field.
- Those who do not win an award in any given year are eligible to apply again in subsequent years.
- U.S. citizenship is not a requirement to apply.
- Recipients must be student members of AGU.
In 1982, the Hydrology Section of AGU gained access to a portion of the income of the Robert E. Horton Fund for Hydrologic Research. This permitted the initiation of the Horton Research Grant, which was first awarded in 1983. The grant is in support of research projects in hydrology and water resources by Ph.D. candidates in institutions of higher education and is awarded annually. Its objective is to foster graduate student research leading to the completion of doctoral dissertations. Appropriate topics may be in hydrology (including its physical, chemical, or biological aspects) or in water resources policy sciences (including economics, systems analysis, sociology and law).
Proposal Elements:
- Executive Summary of Proposed Work
- Statement of Purpose
- Detailed Budget
- Letters of Recommendation
Proposals will be submitted online via AGU’s grant application system.
Payment is made directly to the recipients in two installments. The first installment is presented at the AGU Fall Meeting. The second installment is given in June upon receipt by the Hydrology Section President of a brief progress report.