We are currently accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm MDT on May 31st, 2025. Applications must be submitted through the form linked above. Email submissions or submissions through any external sites will not be considered.
Please review the eligibility requirements, application questions and FAQs before beginning your application.
We will host three info sessions during the application period. During these sessions, we'll discuss the overall program, the specific tracks, and tips on completing your application. We will also have breakout rooms with mentors and/or current Fellows from the different tracks.
Register for info sessions
Feb 27, 2025 at 11am HST / 1pm PST / 2pm MST / 3pm CST / 4pm EST
Mar 14, 2025 at 10am HST / 12pm PST / 1pm MST / 2pm CST / 3pm EST
Apr 22, 2025 at 6am HST / 9am PST / 10am MST / 11am CST / 12pm EST
Each year UCAR solicits applications from graduate students across North America between January and May, and one new Fellow is appointed to each of three tracks for a two year Fellowship period beginning in Fall of the year they applied. To sign up to receive email notifications about Next Gen application deadlines, including when the application opens for next year, send an email to nextgenfellows@ucar.edu with your track preference in the body of the email.