Featured Water-Related Funding Opportunities
The Office of Research is promoting opportunities to help USU's cadre of high-achieving researchers continue their quest for discovery. To promote engagement around societally important research areas affecting Utah, the nation and world, the Office of Research will be hosting a series of Research Summits for researchers wanting to build relationships across campus on these key topic areas.
Water
This event was held on April 23, 2024, at the Maverik Stadium Champions Club (3rd Floor) and was focused on water and water-related topics.
The program included:
- A panel of USU and industry experts focused on water-related issues in the region
- An overview of water-related external funding opportunities
- Networking opportunities for building research teams and partnerships
The panel members included:
- Bethany Neilson, Professor, College of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering; Utah Water Research Laboratory
- Burdette Barker, Irrigation Specialist, Extension, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Connely Baldwin, Water Resources Engineer / Hydrologist, Pacificorp
- Courtney Flint, Professor, Quinney College of Natural Resources, Environment & Society / Ecology Center
Attendees' Research Interests Related to Water

Team Science Resources
- NIH Collaboration Team Science Field Guide
- Research Collaboration Best Practices
- Finding and Recruiting Research Partners: Lessons from PCORI Awardees
- Successful Strategies to Engage Research Partners for Translating Evidence into Action in Community Health: A Critical Review
- NSF's Research Partnerships Programs
- Research Practice Partnerships
External Funding Opportunities Related to Water
For a comprehensive list of water-related funding opportunities, visit the Office of Research's curated funding search.