Cofunded by the European Union

Water4All 360° Water Experience Tour for Bachelor students 

The Water4All 360° Experience Tour is an exciting initiative designed for bachelor students, funded by the Water4All Partnership. This immersive program offers students a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge water technology, sustainability practices, and innovative solutions in the water sector. Through hands-on experiences, educational workshops, and interactive tours of leading water facilities, students will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the industry. The 360° Tour aims to inspire the next generation of water professionals by connecting them with experts, fostering collaboration, and encouraging careers focused on water sustainability, with the tour topic covered by the Water4All Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA).   

The tour activities include a dynamic range of experiences such as: 

  1. Immersive Learning: Engage in site visits, expert-led sessions, workshops, and a real-life water technology challenge. Deepen your knowledge in various water tech areas. 
  2. Unique Insights: Gain exclusive access to innovative water technologies, sustainable practices, and research projects. Explore real-life case studies and stay updated on water treatment advancements. 
  3. Networking: Connect with renowned academics, industry experts, and fellow European students. Expand your professional network and exchange ideas. 
  4. Career Opportunities: Interact with leading water technology companies. Discover internships, research collaborations, and other career opportunities. 

Requirements: 

  1. Second- or third-year bachelor’s degree students (BSc) in (process) engineering, chemical engineering, environmental technology, environmental science and related fields at universities within the EU. 
  2. All the activities will be in English language, so ensure the clarity, the bachelor student shall have an English minimum level of B2 “confident English speaker”.
  3. Submit their application (CV, grades transcript and a motivation letter) by the link provided below for each 360° Water Experience Tours. 

The tours are free of charge, with accommodation and flight tickets to the tour locations fully funded for the students, ensuring accessibility and enabling participants to focus on learning and networking without financial barriers.  

Dates:

Here are the dates for the Water4All 360° Water Experience Tours across Europe that may interest you. Each tour will accommodate approximately 50 bachelor students. Click the link to view the application deadlines, submission details, and the full tour programs.  

  • 17 – 21 March 2025: “Smart Water Value” tour in the Netherlands (application closed)  
  • 25 – 28 August 2025: “Water in the landscape” tour in the Czech Republic (application closed)
  • 1 – 5 September 2025: "Urban water smartness in Lisbon & Regional water management in Alentejo" tour in Portugal (application closed)
  • Coming soon: March 2026 in the Netherlands 
  • Coming soon: August 2026 in the Czech Republic 

If you have any questions about the tours, please refer to the webpage for each individual tour (when available).

Partners in the subtask C.3.2.b: WETSUS; LNEC; CIV-WATER; ISPRA; APE; VITO; BRGM; CREA; UEvora

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Learn more about the Partnership. View the 3-minute video. A quick overview of the Partnership and why it was created. It explains its organisation and goals toward freshwater challenges at a European level and beyond.

The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.