International Association of Chinese Youth in Water Sciences (CYWater)
Young Scientist Best Paper Award 2025
Applications are now open for this annual award!!
The closing date is November 25, 2025.
Introduction to CYWater Young Scientist Best Paper Award
CYWater, founded in 2011, has established the Young Scientist Best Paper Award since 2012. The Young Scientist Best Paper Award is awarded to the author of a paper that is recognized “for outstanding contributions to water sciences.” The applicant must be under 35 years of age by December 31, 2025 (born after January 1, 1990), and each applicant should only submit one accepted or published paper within the last 12 months for consideration. Former awardees are not eligible.
Criteria:
For outstanding contributions to water sciences.
Expected Awards:
· 1 Best Paper Award with a $200 prize and a certificate from CYWater.
· Up to 2 Outstanding Paper Awards with certificates from CYWater
Timeline
Award Committee Chair
Deliang Chen, Tsinghua University
Applicants shall submit the following materials to CYWater office via email (cywater@igsnrr.ac.cn) by November 25, 2025:
1. The published or accepted paper in pdf
2. Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
Notes
The awards will be presented during the AGU 2025 Fall Meeting.

