Student
For full-time students in water-related fields.
$20 / year
One full year from payment
Individual annual membershipStudent member conference ratesUndergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. eligibility
Join as Student
Membership
Membership and partnerships.
Individual membership is open worldwide to people engaged in or interested in water sciences. Institutions and organizations may apply separately to become CYWater partners.
Benefits
What membership offers.
Annual meetings
Priority notice and access to CYWater Annual Meetings and the Annual Gathering during the AGU Fall Meeting.
Best Paper Award
Eligibility for the Young Scientist Best Paper Award (under-35 first authors).
Global community
A worldwide network connecting students, researchers, and practitioners in water sciences.
Member Forum
Verified active members can publish their own Forum articles directly and join discussions.
Career opportunities
Job and position notices shared through the community channel.
Recognition
Member recognition in community activities and award ceremonies.
Full-year membership
Membership types and dues.
Compare the options and choose the membership that fits how you participate in CYWater.
Professional
StandardFor researchers and practitioners in water sciences.
$50 / year
One full year from payment
Individual annual membershipProfessional member conference ratesCYWater community participation
Join as ProfessionalLifetime
For long-term individual participation in CYWater.
$700 one time
Lifetime membership
Individual lifetime membershipNo annual dues renewalCYWater community participation
Join as Lifetime MemberSponsors and partners
Support emerging water scholars.
Institutional partnership is separate from individual membership and begins with a Board-reviewed expression of interest.
CYWater welcomes universities, research institutes, industries, professional societies, and foundations that share our commitment to advancing water science education, research, conferences, and early-career development.
Approved partners may receive agreed recognition on the CYWater website and relevant association materials. Recognition scope, term, logo use, and links are documented in a memorandum of understanding and do not imply product endorsement.
- Website recognition as an approved CYWater partner
- Visibility alongside supported scientific and educational activities
- Connection with CYWater's international water-science community
Membership details