Organisation

Eawag is a research institute within the ETH Domain, which comprises the Federal Institutes of Technology ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne and four research institutes – PSI, WSL, Empa and Eawag. The ETH Domain is led by the ETH Board and is attached to the Federal Department of Home Affairs.

The Eawag Directorate is responsible for strategic planning and the implementation of agreements on goals. It is supported by an Stakeholder Advisory Committee.

Eawag has twelve research departments, where innovative and high-quality research is conducted by natural and social scientists and engineers. The combination of various scientific disciplines permits an integrated approach to research on water and water bodies. Eawag’s research focuses on Aquatic Ecosystems, Urban Water Systems and Chemicals and Effects.

The support units provide infrastructure and other services for Eawag. They support the Directorate and the research departments in administrative and technical areas, as well as in communication, knowledge transfer and training.