CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"They know exactly what they are doing and are therefore quite relaxed but at the same time in full control."

"I think this is the most successful postdoc fellowship program out there."

"The CPAESS staff have been exceptionally accomodating throughout the process of the application and award...Each of my interactions was pleasant and enjoyable."

"The CPAESS administration has greatly facilitated my research work. I appreciate the superior service and timely help from all the staff."

"The UCAR CPAESS administration was very helpful in facilitating my appointment. They should keep doing what they are doing."

"We quite literally could not have done these workshops without you and want to thank you and your entire team for your tireless efforts - and patience - in working with us to pull them all off."

"The C&GC fellowship experience has been very productive and rewarding. I have learned a lot in terms of research, teaching, & applying for faculty positions."

"Even the unexpected was adequately planned for! ..."

"The NOAA C&GC fellowship has been crucial in allowing me to pursue a career in atmospheric chemistry..."

"The academic freedom provided by this program is of utmost importance for an early career scientist."

"I have only good words to say about CPAESS. Everyone is prompt and courteous in helping. I really appreciate the policy from UCAR that allows postdocs to be co-PIs on grant proposals."

"The WCRP community is indeed fortunate to have the skills of such a talented group of individuals available for such critical events."

"The mentoring I received has been very stimulating and intellectually challenging. I was very impressed with the responsiveness of the CPAESS office during my fellowship."

"I am grateful to CPAESS and the Naval Research Lab for the valuable opportunity that this appointment provided for my career growth."

"Everything CPAESS staff arranged worked out just the way it was supposed to."

"CPAESS was always a step (or several) ahead of me.  The logistics were flawless in all aspects..."

"...it’s just a pleasure to have a project where there is a target date, inevitable small hassles and changes, and yet the end result is that everything gets done, it’s perfectly workable, on time..."

"The Summer Institute provided great presentations and an outstanding cohort of active and former fellows."