What is the Water Research Consortium?

The Confluence Water Research Consortium is a network platform for connecting researchers affiliated with member organizations to develop sustainable, innovative, environmental technologies in response to today's regional, national and global water challenges.

Types of support offered by WRC: basic and applied research, technology development, problem solving, prototype testing, short courses and training, specialized consulting, workforce development.

Ecosystem:  Regional Water Utilities, Entrepreneurial Small Businesses, Large Businesses, Consulting Firms, Federal Laboratories, Federal Government Contractors, State and Local Government, Regulatory Agencies, Foundations.

Water Research Consortium Challenge

Water Research Consortium Grant Challenge

Goal:  The goal of the Water Research Consortium Grant Challenge is to incentivize greater participation and support of faculty and their students at regional colleges and universities in Confluence and the needs of its stakeholders. 

Eligibility:  Faculty, research staff and students affiliated with regional colleges and universities are eligible to participate in the program.  The college or university must be a member of Confluence at the time of award notification to be eligible for funding.  Past awardees are eligible for this competition.