CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

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

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

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

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

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

"...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..."

"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 structure of this program is wonderful. The Summer institute has a lasting impact on the fellows, through the connections that they make..."

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"... 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."

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

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