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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"... JOSS (now CPAESS) brought a level of expertise and experience in planning these kinds of scientific investigators meetings that was superb."

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

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

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

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

"I have found this very valuable for building a diverse new skill set and professional relationships. CPAESS was an excellent administrator of this fellowship." 

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

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