AWRC 2025 Water Fellows Applications Open

The Arkansas Water Resources Center (AWRC) is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 Water Fellows cohort.

The Center anticipates strong interest following the success of the inaugural Water Fellows cohort last year and recommends interested students apply soon. The deadline to apply for the upcoming program is February 17, 2025.

The program is open to undergraduate students from any higher education institution, especially in Arkansas. Depending on interest, students may be able to complete their internship with a faculty member at their home institution in Arkansas.

Students can request a preferred faculty mentor but don’t have to have a faculty connection to apply. The AWRC can assist interested students in identifying faculty whose research aligns with their interests.

Faculty with planned research projects for Summer 2025 may also initiate the process.

Selected Fellows will be announced March 2025 and will undertake water-related projects that address the state’s emerging research, education, or communication needs. All projects must contribute to meaningful insights into Arkansas’s water resources, particularly in areas such as water quality, conservation, and resource management.

A key component of the program is the requirement for Fellows to complete a project, which they will present as a poster at the 2025 Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Conference co-hosted by the AWRC. This presentation will provide a platform for students to share their findings with peers, faculty, and industry professionals, fostering further discussion and collaboration.

Students and faculty interested in participating in the program can contact Erin Grantz, AWRC Program Manager, for more information or to apply at egrantz@uark.edu or 479-575-7192.