# Water4All Joint Transnational Call: Sustainable Water Management

**Funder:** NWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium of applicants from participating Water4All countries
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/researchprogrammes/international-programmes/european-partnerships/water4all-water-security-for-the-planet
**Last updated:** 16 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational call under the Water4All partnership on Sustainable Water Management, covering monitoring/assessment, nature-based approaches, smart water infrastructures, and governance for resilient water systems. NWO funding available to applicants in the Kingdom of the Netherlands; final national conditions confirmed at call launch.

## Summary

The Water4All Joint Transnational Call funds sustainable water management research through NWO, requiring applicants to form a transnational consortium with partners in other participating Water4All countries. Topics span monitoring and assessment, nature-based approaches, smart water infrastructure, and governance for resilient water systems. Dutch applicants apply for the national funding share, with exact conditions confirmed at call launch.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at institutions in the Netherlands
- Applicants able to form or join a transnational consortium with Water4All partner countries
- Projects on water monitoring, nature-based solutions, smart infrastructure, or water governance
- Teams with existing international water-research collaborations

## Key dates

- Call opens September 2026
- Annual call frequency

## Tips for applicants

- Secure consortium partners from other Water4All countries early, the transnational requirement is gating, not optional.
- Watch for national conditions confirmed at call launch, since NWO funding rules for Dutch applicants may add detail beyond the general call text.
- Position the proposal against one or more of the four named topics (monitoring, nature-based approaches, smart infrastructure, governance) rather than a generic water proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### When does the Water4All Joint Transnational Call open?

The call is expected to open in September 2026.

### Do I need international partners to apply?

Yes, a transnational consortium with applicants from other participating Water4All countries is required.

### Who can apply for NWO funding under this call?

Applicants in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with final national conditions confirmed at call launch.

### Is the Water4All call a one-off or recurring?

It is an annual call.

### What research topics does the call cover?

Monitoring and assessment, nature-based approaches, smart water infrastructures, and governance for resilient water systems.

---

Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-water4all-joint-transnational-call-sustainable-wat-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

**See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md&grant=nwo-water4all-joint-transnational-call-sustainable-wat-2026).