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Eligibility 

UCAR's Next Generation Fellowship program is intended for graduate students in Earth System Sciences who are interested in the intersections between scientific research with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Science Policy topics. Additional requirements include: 

  • Attending a North American university (Canada, USA, or Mexico) as a graduate student from fall of the application year to at least the spring two years later (e.g. Fall 2024 through spring 2026);
  • Hold an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science or a related Earth system science, such as one of the other geosciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social science; 
  • Science and DEI track applicants can be of any nationality. Public Policy applicants must be US Citizens; 
  • Have a desire to forge cultural change in the field of Earth System Science;
  • We strongly encourage applications from students from underrepresented populations.

 Track Requirements 

Earth System Science Diversity and Inclusion Public Policy
  • An undergraduate degree in atmospheric science or a related Earth system science, such as one of the other geosciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social science, and planning to actively pursue a graduate degree in atmospheric or related Earth system science
  • U.S. or foreign citizenship

 
  • Heavily interested in, or even considering a move from atmospheric and related Earth system science research to a career in institutional change, with a specific focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • U.S. or foreign citizenship

 
  • A significant interest in public policy and government relations and pursuing a graduate degree in atmospheric or related Earth system science with a focus on public policy
  • U.S. citizenship (required for this track only)

 

 

Impact on fellows' finances

We strongly encourage awardees to contact their university in advance to understand how accepting this award may affect other awards, scholarships, and grants. It is the fellow’s responsibility to understand any possible ramifications of accepting a place in the Next Generation Fellowship program, including any impact this may have on your personal taxes, existing funding, fellowships, institutional assistantships, or other financial support you may be receiving or eligible for. We strongly recommend that you consult with a tax professional and/or financial expert at your school to assess your personal situation. In general, this fellowship should not conflict with other awards, but please enter any questions or concerns in your application. If there are any obstacles to accepting this award, please email nextgenfellows@ucar.edu at UCAR for assistance.