Clean Water Science Network

Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of developing communities through educational outreach, fundamental scientific studies, and applied research projects focused on water and sanitation issues.

Millions of people around the globe lack a safe and reliable supply of drinking water

CWSN focuses on promoting capacity building and cultural exchange in the water sector through our hallmark virtual mentoring program, which pairs undergraduate students in Latin America with graduate students in the United States who are working on water-related issues. We also sponsor summer internships and fellowships.

SURE Program 2026 Applications Are Open!

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Colombia

The Clean Water Science Network is excited to announce the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program in Colombia.This four-week program will provide current CWSN mentees with hands-on research experience in water and sanitation alongside faculty, researchers, and peers in Colombia.

Program Details

What: Hands-on water and sanitation research alongside faculty and peers.
When: Four weeks during July and/or August 2026, based on awardee availability.
Where: Universidad EIA in the Envigado/Medellín region and Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá.
Who is eligible: Current CWSN mentees who will be undergraduate students during the program.
Support provided: Transportation, housing, traveler’s insurance, and meals through a per diem will be provided by CWSN.

Application Timeline

Application deadline: May 6, 2026
Interviews for selected applicants: May 11–22, 2026
Final decisions announced: June 1, 2026

How to Apply

[Apply here]

Applications are due May 6, 2026.

Questions? Please direct any questions to admin@cleanwaterscience.org

To learn more about previous SURE awardees and the program, click here.

What we do

MENTORSHIP

We run a mentorship program between undergraduate students in Latin America and graduate students in the US.

FELLOWSHIPS

We facilitate and fundraise for education and research programs aimed at bringing students from developing communities to work at at top-tier universities in the US and in their communities.