IWA Publishing Open Access Ambassadors Programme
The mission of International Water Association (IWA) Publishing is to disseminate important information about advances in the water sector. One of the best ways to do this is through Open Access, so we’re actively working on ways to make as much of our content openly available as possible. But we need your help!
Current OA Ambassadors
Find out more about our current OA Ambassadors and why they want to champion Open Access publishing. Read their thoughts and stay up to date with the latest Open Access news from your institution.
Download our available resources, made specially for our OA Ambassadors.
Who can apply?
This initiative is open to early career water researchers, including PhD students and Postdocs, who are passionate about Open Science and ensuring the world has access to important water-related research.
What is expected of our OA Ambassadors?
You will be asked to raise awareness in your local community about global Open Access movements as well as related opportunities through IWA Publishing. As the latest representatives of IWA Publishing's Open Access initiatives, you will help to empower the next generation of water leaders and to shape the future of the water sector.
You will be active within the OA Ambassador community, including attending quarterly web meetings and, ideally, the annual in-person meeting – to be held next year at the IWA World Water Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark. You will disseminate materials and help develop and implement strategies to further spread the word about Open Access. You will contribute ideas and opinions of the direction IWA Publishing is taking with Open Access and give feedback on on-going initiatives.
Why apply?
Particularly active OA Ambassadors will be considered for travel grants.
Benefits:
- Promoting Open Science
- Unique networking opportunities
- Eligibility for travel grants