The International Water Association (IWA) is pleased to announce the third cohort of its flagship IWA Youth SDG 6 Fellowship 2027-2028. This fully funded fellowship program, offered by the International Water Association (IWA) in collaboration with Grundos, is designed for ambitious young water professionals aged 18-35 who want to develop innovative ideas and make a positive impact on water-related challenges.
The fellowship runs for 2 years, from February 2027 to December 2028, and combines online and in-person activities in the UK, Denmark, and Malaysia. Selected fellows will receive generous support, including travel, meals, accommodation, travel insurance, and visa application fees. The application process is online, and the fellowship does not charge an application fee.
The application deadline is November 5, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Read more about fellowship eligibility, benefits, and the application process below.
IWA Youth SDG 6 Fellowship 2027-2028
- Offered by: IWA & Grundfos
- Programme: Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship
- Duration: 2 Years
- Format: In-person | Online
- Dates: February 2027 – December 2028
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: November 5th, 2026
About IWA Youth Action Fellowship
The IWA & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship supports young professionals in strengthening their leadership skills and professional capabilities to help solve water-related challenges. The third cohort focuses on innovation and practical solutions that can be widely used in the water sector.
It’s a structured fellowship program that features both in-person and online events. During the program, fellows will learn from experienced professionals, exchange ideas, strengthen their leadership skills, and refine their proposals to address water-related challenges.
It’s an ideal opportunity for applicants who have already started developing a water-related idea, product, service, or any other solution and want to take it to the next level.
Focus Areas
You can propose an innovation related to one of the following areaS:
- Research & Solution Innovation.
- Capacity Building.
- Finance & Business Model.
Keep in mind your proposal must clearly address a water-related problem. The project may be at concept, prototype, or early pilot stage
Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria:
- Age must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Be involved in the water sector through education, research, employment, or relevant professional activities.
- Hold an active IWA Young Water Professional membership, or
- Be an employee of Grundfos.
- Have a water-related idea, solution, or innovation.
- Show leadership potential.
- Be passionate about improving the water sector.
- Must be willing to participate throughout the fellowship.
- Fluency in the English language.
- Have not previously participated in the IWA mentorship program.
- Former fellows are not eligible to apply.
Fellowship benefits
Selected fellows receive the following support:
- Economy class airfare coverage.
- Accommodation.
- Meals during the programme activities.
- Ground transportation.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa application fee support.
Fellowship Activities
- Online boarding sessions and monthly meetings.
- In-person events in London, UK, and Bjerringbro, Denmark.
- Receive training in innovation and project development.
- Participation in peer learning sessions.
- Networking opportunities with water experts and researchers..
- Participation in the IWA World Water Congress in Malaysia
Required Documents
- CV – Max 2 Pages
- Motivation letter – Max 2 Pages
- Letter of Reference – Max 1 Page, ideally from an IWA member
- Innovation Proposal – Max 2 Pages
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How to Apply for IWA & Grundfos Fellowship 2027?
The application process is online. Visit the offical fellowship link below, check out the required criteria, prepare the application materials, complete the online application in English, upload the required documents, review your application, and submit.
For more details and to apply, check out the offical link below:
APPLY FOR Youth SDG 6 FELLOWSHIP 2027
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