Application Deadline: 2026 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute

January 12, 2026


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CUAHSI is seeking graduate student fellows to join the 2026 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute to be held June 8 - July 22, 2026. As a Fellow, you will work with peers from across the country on research projects that advance water prediction. Students work in teams to complete a research project related to a larger topic or theme. If you are interested in growing your professional skillset and network while contributing to cutting-edge research in water prediction, we encourage you to apply.

Fellows will gain

  • Connections with new colleagues, students, and mentors.

  • A collaborative space to reach across research institutions.

  • An opportunity to increase the breadth of their research scope, and ultimately incorporate these new ideas into existing and future research.

  • Technical skills and exposure to the models and methods.

  • Research outcomes.

  • Communication and collaborative science skills.

  • And more!

Eligibility

  • M.S. and Ph.D. students enrolled in U.S. universities are eligible to apply to the Summer Institute.
  • Students selected to participate are expected to stay onsite in Tuscaloosa Alabama for the program. All students will be provided dorm-style lodging at the University of Alabama with individual bedrooms and a shared living suite.
  • Students should also expect to provide their own laptop computer, or work with organizers to accept a loaner if necessary.

How to Apply

Student applications for the 2026 Summer Institute are open now until January 12, 2026.

Application Requirements:

  • Application Form
  • Transcript
  • Letter of Endorsement from the applicant's academic Advisor
  • CV

Student applications will be evaluated based on student background, knowledge, training, and experience, including work in a collaborative environment. The ideal participant will be committed to advancing water prediction, collaborative, curious, and a rapid learner.

Additional information on the Summer Institute program can be found here.

For questions regarding the program or application process, please contact Julia Masterman at email hidden; JavaScript is required