UCAR's Next Generation Fellowship program is intended for graduate students in Earth System Sciences who are interested in the intersections between Earth System Science and Society . Additional requirements include: 

• Attending a North American university (Canada, USA, or Mexico) as a graduate student from fall of the application year to at least the spring two years later (e.g. Fall 2025 through spring 2027);
• Hold an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science or a related Earth system science, such as one of the other geosciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social science; 
• Public Policy applicants must be US Citizens; 
• Have a desire to forge cultural change in the field of Earth System Science;

We strongly encourage applications from students  of all races and genders, LGBTQ+ students, veterans, students with disabilities, and neurodiverse students , as well as students who have experienced educational or economic disadvantages, and/or who have personal or family circumstances that may complicate their continued progress in research careers.