September 2026

Building on the success of the first IAHS Academy (Ningbo, January 2026), the second edition aims to further strengthen IAHS capacity-building activities by expanding the scientific offer, enlarging participation, and consolidating the Academy as a flagship global training initiative for early-career hydrologists.

The 2027 IAHS Academy is jointly organized by the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS), UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo (EIT) and Tsinghua University, Beijing.

How to apply

Applicants shall select the selected topic, all biographical information, and a curriculum vitae through the official online application form. Applications will be evaluated by the IAHS Academy Steering Committee and participants will be assigned to the selected short courses until the maximum capacity is reached.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Application form: Apply here

Dates and venue

The dates of the 2027 IAHS Academy are set for 11–17 January 2027 and will be hosted at the 宁波东方理工大学  Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo (EIT).

Course fees

The course fee is EURO 650.00. The fee includes the course lectures and materials, accommodation, lunches, dinners, and coffee breaks during classes. Please note that the course fee does NOT include the flight ticket to China/Ningbo, VISA for China, or health insurance during the course period. Participants from Financially Disadvantaged Countries have access to a reduced fee of EURO 350.00. The list of countries based on UN indicators is published here.

Financial support by IAHS SYSTA awards

Applicants who have been notified of their acceptance for the IAHS Academy may apply to the IAHS Sivapalan Young Scientists Travel Awards (SYSTA), if they meet the requirements for the SYSTA scholarship (details below). To ensure sufficient time for application evaluation, IAHS Academy applicants who are eligible for, and also wish to apply for, SYSTA must submit their IAHS Academy application by 30 September 2026. 

2027 IAHS Academy mailing list

Interested participants are encouraged to register to the IAHS Academy mailing list to receive updates as soon as information becomes available. To join the IAHS Academy mailing list please submit this form. Stay in touch following our IAHS LinkedIn page and our IAHS Academy LinkedIn page to know about the event and how to participate. Scholarships will be provided by IAHS through the SYSTA program.