2025 Water Institute Ambassadors
The University of Florida Water Institute (UF-WI) Ambassadors program aims to foster a graduate student community, enhance student participation in UF-WI programs, and provide opportunities for networking and leadership development for UF-WI graduate students.
Ambassadors collaborate with the UF-WI staff to enhance the campus-wide water-focused graduate student community by:
- Organizing various student-oriented events, such as hosting guest speakers, career panels, professional development workshops, social gatherings, etc.
- Promoting student work and accomplishments via spotlights and student showcases
- Encouraging engagement from students on and off campus
- In a symposium year, assisting with the Biennial Water Institute Symposium
Award Details
- Each year, one position is typically available
- The selected student will receive a $2,500 award for the academic year, along with complimentary attendance at the Biennial Water Institute Symposium
- The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension to a second year based on performance and funding availability
- Students are expected to dedicate an average of 10 hours per month to the Ambassador program
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to UF Masters or Ph.D. students (students from Research and Education Centers are encouraged to apply) in good standing
- Faculty advisor must be a Water Institute Affiliate Faculty member
Application Materials
Contact
Paloma Carton de Grammont
Assistant Director
palomacgl@ufl.edu
352-294-7744
- Student Application Form Containing:
- Resume (2 pages maximum)
- Letter of Interest describing your background, relevant experience, career goals, and how the WI Ambassador program will help you achieve your goals (maximum 1 page, font size no smaller than 11 pt, minimum margins of 0.75”)
- Advisor Nomination Form Containing the Nomination Letter from a UF-WI Affiliate Faculty member.