CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"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 C&GC program allows the flexibility to collaborate with other researchers, which leads to opportunities after the fellowship." 

"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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

"...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..."

"CPAESS played a truly pivotal role in making this meeting of the panel highly successful as well as comfortable and relaxed."

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"Postdoctoral fellows of the caliber supported by this program are of colossal value to the intellectual energy of any lab ..."