The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years.
Specialized Prizes
Each of the four specialized prizes is worth US$ 130,000. Individual researchers and research teams nominate themselves for these prizes:
The Surface Water Prize coves every aspect of the study and development of surface water resources. The Groundwater Prize awards work related to all aspects of the study and development of groundwater resources. The Alternative Water Resources Prize covers desalination, waste water treatment, and other non-traditional sources of water. The Water Management & Protection Prize addresses the use, management, and protection of water resources.
Creativity Prize
Worth US$ 260,000, the Creativity Prize is awarded exclusively to research teams for cutting-edge interdisciplinary scientific work that can rightly be considered a breakthrough in any water-related field. The work might be a body of research, an invention, or a new patented technology. It is by nomination only. Universities, university departments, research institutes, companies, and agencies can nominate interdisciplinary teams for this Prize.
Each prize is accompanied by a distinctive trophy and certificate.
Nominations can be submitted here.
Select the Creativity Prize if you represent a university, university department, or other water‐related organization and wish to nominate the innovative work of an interdisciplinary research team. The nominees may or may not be employees or affiliates of your organization. However, please know that as a representative or head of your organization, you may not nominate yourself to this Prize.
Download Application Guide for Creativity Prize (PDF)
Select the Specialized Prizes if you are an individual or member of a research team and you wish to nominate your own innovative work relating to the fields of Surface Water, Groundwater, Alternative Water resources, or Water Management & Protection.
Download Application Guide for Specialized Prize (PDF)
If you have any questions about the application form or need any technical assistance with the application process, please contact PSIPW at: help@psipw.org
