https://soars.ucar.edu/applications-2026-are-now-open
NSF SOARS is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences (ESS). This summer research experience includes opportunities to engage in original scientific research, written reports and presentations, seminars, as well as peer and community mentoring. NSF SOARS Proteges can participate for up to four summers conducting research in atmospheric and ESS. NSF SOARS offers comprehensive financial support for summer research and conference travel.
Selection Considerations
NSF SOARS invites students from multiple STEM disciplines — including but not limited to: chemistry, ecology, engineering, geography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and the social sciences — to deepen their expertise in understanding the Earth’s Atmosphere. The NSF SOARS program offers support for all students to achieve success in higher education and in the ESS workforce to actively contribute to finding solutions to our most pressing scientific and societal challenges and supporting economic growth in this country.
Register to our webinar to learn more about How to Apply to NSF SOARS on November 13 at 2:00 pm MT
The following attributes are required:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; or associate’s degree program;
- Working toward an academic major in atmospheric science or a related field, (e.g. geosciences, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social and behavioral sciences) and an interest in pursuing a career in atmospheric or related STEM disciplines;
- Must have at least one semester of undergraduate coursework remaining after the initial summer program. Bachelor’s degree holders are ineligible to apply.
- United States Citizenship or Permanent-Resident status