Opportunities

GRADUATE STUDENT VISITOR OPPORTUNITY AT NSF NCAR

MMM CELCIUS Summer 2026 Visitor Cohort

The NSF NCAR’s Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory (MMM) aims to benefit society by understanding and predicting natural weather hazards using Earth Modeling Systems. 

The MMM CELCIUS Summer Visitor Cohort is an opportunity to engage with MMM staff and peers, to be sustained throughout the early career stage. Applications for the 2026 cohort, 27-31 July, are open now at https://bit.ly/2026_celcius_summer_program, or scan the QR code:

This week-long visit provides graduate students the opportunity to

• Engage with MMM staff to discuss research topics, career development, etc. 

• Present a summary of their work and research interests, & receive feedback from experienced scientists

• Participate in career development activities with other intern program attendees

• Tour NSF NCAR facilities

• Join a diverse cohort of graduate students at different stages of their academic journey

• Cultivate a connection with MMM, which will be sustained beyond the summer program 

Additional information:

• Five students will be chosen for the cohort

• Applications are due February 28, 2026

• Acceptance letters will be issued by 15 March, 2026

• MMM will finance travel, accommodation, and per diem

• What is MMM CELCIUS? See https://www.mmm.ucar.edu/community/celcius