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Water4All Joint Transnational Call: Sustainable Water Management

Call opens September 2026

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Catalog updated: 16 Sept 2026.

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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.

Details

Funder	NWO
Consortium	Required — transnational consortium of applicants from participating Water4All countries
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2026-09
Eligible countries	NL

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.

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.

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