Hungary is calling! Applications are invited for the iNNO SED Summer School 2026. The Global Water Partnership Central & Eastern Europe, in collaboration with the iNNO SED project Coordinator at Budapest University of Technology and Economics and other project partners, is pleased to announce the application process for its flagship summer program. It invites applications from emerging scientists, young professionals, and talented students worldwide to deepen their knowledge in sediment transport, hydro-morphology, innovative sediment measurement, river flows, and sediment management approaches.
The 2026 summer school’s theme is “Innovating River Futures: From Sediment Science to Field Action.” The summer school runs for one week in Göd, Hungary, from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The application window is now open, and the deadline is April 1st, 2026. There is no application fee. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Read more details about the iNNO SED Summer School below.
iNNO SED Summer School 2026: Overview
- Host Country: Hungary
- Eligible Countries: Open for All
- Duration: 1 Week
- Summer School Dates: April 1, 2026
- Coverage: Funded
- Application Deadline: April 1st, 2026
Also, Check: Global Summer School 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Fully Funded)
Summer School Objective
The objective of the summer school is to:
Enhance the knowledge of participants in measurement monitoring, sediment processes, and integrated assessment
- Explore innovative tools and approaches for the river basin scale
- Work on pressing the river challenges
- Strengthen collaboration
Programme Coverage
The participants will recieve following support:
- Recieve a travel subsidy of up to 250 EUR/person
- Complete access to learning activities
- Meals and accommodation during the summer programe
- Exlusive field trips
Who can apply?
Applicants who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the SED Summer School:
- The SED Summer School is open to all nationals
- Students currently enrolled in the MSc or PhD degree programme in the fields of environmental sciences, water resource management, civil and environmental engineering, social sciences, policy, ecology, and related fields
- Young professionals with up to five years of experience in water, river, climate resilience, or related areas are also invited to apply
- Profiency in the English language
- Commit to participation during the summer school dates
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are based on:
- Applicant’s motivation and interest in the river system
- Your academic background is relevant to the summer school theme
- Summer school benefits your career path and professional development
Also, Check:
- Bucharest Summer University 2026 in Romania (20th Edition)
- ERA AI Summer Fellowship 2026 in Cambridge
How to Apply for iNNO SED Summer School?
Applicants interested in the summer school need to apply via email by attaching the following:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation video
About Motivation Video
You need to submit a 1-2 minute short video on:
- Who you are (country, name, organization)
- Your interest in Sediment science, rivers, and river futures
- How participating in the summer school will benefit your studies or career
Video Submission
- Upload your video to the cloud platfrom sync as OneDrive, Google Drive, etc
- Share your video link in the application
Submit your required document to gwpcee@gwpcee.org with the subject line iNNO SED Summer School 2026 — Application (Your Name)
Result Announcement: April 17th, 2026
For more details, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR iNNO SED SUMMER SCHOOL
