Our External Partners Program provides private sector, government, civil society, and other organizations with a particular interest in the water sector with direct access to our researchers and programs.
AECOM is a proud partner of the Water Institute. This collaboration has proven beneficial in linking AECOM professionals with Institute researchers and as a conduit to Waterloo’s talented water graduates intent on entering the workforce.
— Robert Leech, Principal Consultant, Environment, AECOM, Toronto, Ontario
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Benefits
Depending upon the membership level, External Partners Program benefits can include:
- Water research information – Information on specific water-related research, technologies, and educational programs at Waterloo.
- Water news – Access to our informative website and regular communications, such as newsletters and event announcements.
- WaterTalks and seminars – Invitations to our on-campus WaterTalks series and various water-related seminars.
- Access to researchers – Introduction to relevant Waterloo researchers who can address specific needs, share emerging university research, and identify and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
- Research symposium – Priority access to our annual spring research symposium where we showcase Waterloo research and provide an opportunity for partners to interact with researchers and students. The symposium features a distinguished lecture, a scholarship awards ceremony, a networking reception, and student posters.
- Career fair and employment forums – Access our water-specific career fair and employment forums.
- Scholarships – Support the education of exceptional water students.
- Recognition – Acknowledgment of membership and scholarship support on our website and at various events, including our annual research symposium.
Membership options
The following External Partners Program membership levels are available.
| Membership level | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee (in Canadian funds) | No fee | $2,500 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Member benefits | ||||
| Water research information | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water news | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WaterTalks and seminars | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to researchers | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Research symposium* | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition - website | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition - research symposium | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Career fair | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Employment forum | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Water Institute scholarship | No | No | No | Yes |
* The Research symposium will be open to External Partner Program members and non-members. Symposium attendees will be subject to a registration fee. Silver, Gold and Platinum members will receive 1, 3 and 3 registrations respectively as a benefit of membership.