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Stockholm Water Prize

The Stockholm Water Prize is awarded to an individual, institution or organisation that has made substantial scientific or other contribution to our understanding of water resources and the sustainable use and protection of them, thereby leading to improved health and well-being of humans as well as ecosystems. The contributions can concern natural sciences, engineering, technology, education, policy and practice.

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Eligibility

Criteria:

The candidate shall have made outstanding achievements of lasting significance during the last ten years and provided stimulation for further important work.
Nominations, which cannot be supported by documented scientific merits, should be accompanied by at least two support letters from individuals or organisations without direct professional or family ties to the candidate.
The candidate cannot be employed by or in close professional relation to Stockholm Water Foundation or any of its associated entities.

Note: Self-nominations are not accepted.

The main achievements of the proposed laureate shall be in at least one of the following two categories (achievements in outreach and awareness raising shall be considered of merit):

Research: Basic and applied research to develop new knowledge and/or scientific leadership in fields relevant for the prize.
Policy and Practices: Achievements that have improved the governance and management of water as a natural and economic resource, and/or as a human right and basic service. Categories include: human rights, conflict resolution and international cooperation, sustainable and safe management of water resources, provision of water supply and sanitation services, and development and application of appropriate technologies or economical, legislative, institutional or administrative principles for efficient, equitable and sustainable water management and services provision.

Nomination Process

The nomination requires the following:

Summary of the nominee's achievements (4,000 charcters, including spaces)

Program Resources

Nomination Form

EDID Supports

Western Research offers support and resources for knowledge mobilization, Indigenous Research, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization. You can complete a request for support form to receive more information or request additional support. If you are unsure if your project involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact Western Research early for determination and support.

Deadlines

Date	Required Steps
August 11	Notice of Intent to nominate - send to rwprizes@uwo.ca.
September 15	Submit nomination through the Stockholm Water Prize Nomination Portal.

Contact Us

Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Research Awards & Distinctions at rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding Western Research support and coordination of your nomination.