Deadline: May 8, 2026
Nominations are open for the ISME/IWA BioCluster Award 2026. To recognise the importance and impact of interdisciplinary research at the interface of microbial ecology, water and wastewater treatment, and engineering sciences, the IWA/ISME BioCluster established the ISME/IWA BioCluster Award.
This award is a collaboration between the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME) and the International Water Association (IWA). These prestigious prizes honour internationally recognised research of exceptional merit in this field. The award is presented every two years.
Award
- The winners will receive a trophy and certificate and will be invited to the IWA and ISME Congresses. The winner will also receive interviews for communications (e.g. the IWA magazine The Source and/or IWA website).
Eligibility
- All IWA and/or ISME members are entitled to nominate candidates.
- Candidates can be senior leaders in the field, but can also be young rising stars.
- Nominated candidates must be members of either IWA or ISME (or both).
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be used to select the winners:
- Promotion of interdisciplinary research
- Breakthrough research
- Application potential in the water sector
Nomination
For more information, visit ISME/IWA BioCluster Award.
