[ES_JOBS_NET] NSF SOARS Applications Now Open!

[Marissa Vara]

Dear ESWN,

We are happy to announce that the NSF SOARS 2026 First-Year Protege
Applications are now open until January 20, 2026.

You can find the application via the NSF SOARS website:
https://soars.ucar.edu/apply.

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. Students are invited from
multiple STEM disciplines including: chemistry, computer science, ecology,
engineering, environmental studies, geography, mathematics, meteorology,
oceanography, physics, science education, social sciences, and other
related fields.

Program Benefits:

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   Mentoring: NSF SOARS is best known for its comprehensive,
   multi-dimensional mentoring model, a key contributor to the continued
   success of its Proteges.
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   Multiple-Year Support: Successful Proteges can participate in NSF SOARS
   for up to four years.
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   Stipend: NSF SOARS Proteges work 40 hours a week for 11-weeks and earn a
   competitive wage.
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   Housing and Transportation: The program provides furnished apartments,
   round-trip airfare, and a bus pass.
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   Conferences: Proteges are funded to attend national scientific
   conferences to present their summer research.
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   Tuition Assistance: Successful Proteges are eligible to receive funding
   for undergraduate education.


Eligibility Requirements:

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   Must be enrolled in a degree-granting institution
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   Must not have received a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least one more
   semester left of undergrad.
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   Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident


For more information about the program and how to apply, visit
https://soars.ucar.edu/ and register for our webinar
<https://ucar-edu.zoom.us/j/87431284680?pwd=HuwmfYYeQb5XBirAbH0pMrCOhLYQrQ.1>
on November 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm MT.

Please share within your networks to anyone who would be interested.

Best,

NSF SOARS Team


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Marissa A. Vara

*mah-DEES-suh VAH-dah*

Higher Education Specialist

UCAR Center for Science Education

UCAR Community Programs (UCP)

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research


marissav at ucar.edu

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