Unifying Innovations in Forecasting Capabilities Workshop 2025 (UIFCW25)

Workshop Overview

This summer, NOAA’s Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) and the Unified Forecast System (UFS) in partnership with University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) will deliver a five-day Unifying Innovations in Forecasting Capabilities Workshop (UIFCW25) in Boulder, Colorado on 8-12 September 2025. Throughout the week, workshop attendees will focus on integrating sectors of the Weather Enterprise and fostering a community of modelers. UIFCW25 is about engaging and uniting our efforts to advance forecasting capabilities for a more informed future. The theme for this year’s workshop is Building a Stronger UFS Community Through Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing.

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Travel Support

NOAA’s Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) is offering a limited number of travel grants for students and early career scientists to attend UIFCW25! This workshop is a great opportunity for students to gain conference experience, share their own Unified Forecast System (UFS) modeling research, and learn about NOAA’s forecasting capabilities and processes.

This travel grant will include funds to cover travel to and from the workshop, hotel accommodations, and meals. 
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for this topic, you are encouraged to apply.

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Venue

UCAR Center Green 1 (CG1) Building
3080 Center Green Ave
Boulder, CO 80301

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Deadlines

Travel Grant Application deadline: EOD Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Workshop In-person Registration deadline: Friday, August 22nd, 2025

** Students are encouraged to submit posters to the student poster session even though the submission deadline has passed.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please reach out to EPIC Support (support.epic@noaa.gov).