UF graduate students can request up to $5,000 to augment their research. 

• Must be a UF Masters or Ph.D. student
• Faculty advisor must be a Water Institute Affiliate Faculty member

• 1 – 2 page project description describing proposed research goals and activities (including how the award will augment their on-going research)
•  Budget description with justification (see budget template)
  • funds may be used for stipends if sufficiently justified on the budget description, funds may not be used for travel to present research
• CV
• Letter of support from faculty advisor
• Letter from host institution (if doing research at an off-campus site)

• Importance of the proposed research goals and activities
• Proposed activities are necessary and sufficient to accomplish research goals
• Student has the background knowledge/training/experience to accomplish the proposed research 
• The level of effort is appropriate for the proposed timeline and budget
• Strength of support from graduate advisor and external host/institution (if applicable)

• Acknowledgement of Water Institute support on poster/presentation
• Present research at a Water Institute event (e.g., seminar or symposium)