CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"The fellowship program is valuable because it provides hosts an opportunity to work with excellent young scientists without a lot of administrative burden."

"Your staff did an exemplary job in all aspects of coordination. This meeting was one of the rare instances that I did not hear a single complaint regarding organization."

"I only wish every administration was as responsive, proactive, and pleasant as the people I've interacted with at CPAESS."

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

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

"By allowing me to extend my fellowship due to the maternity leave..., UCAR made it possible for me to balance my personal commitments and professional goals."

"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."

"I can't tell you all how great it is to work with you! I wish every meeting I planned had such fantastic (and fun) support."

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

"The UCAR VSP staff facilitated me taking some time away from my research in order to teach an undergraduate class for one semester."

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

"I would like to thank CPAESS and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research for outstanding supporting of the 10th meeting of the International Committee on GNSS (ICG)."

 "It was so nice having you there to manage the logistics so we could focus on other things."

"The professional staff at CPAESS has made it their business to understand every aspect of program management relevant to investments in scientific research."

"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."

"I really appreciate the great support you all provide. It sure makes hosting meetings a breeze."

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

"CPAESS staff was more than pleasant when dealing with the 220+ scientists we had at the meeting.  They were prepared and there were no glitches."