CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"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."

"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 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! ..."

"I had an absolutely amazing time as a NOAA fellow – a really life-changing experience that has set me up for a career in science."

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

"Thanks for the great job organizing and handling us. Everything worked great, and I was really pleased that all went so well."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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