Grants & Funding

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Published Date: December 23, 2008

Program Information

Program Name:

Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)

Program URL:

http://www.soars.ucar.edu

Program Year:

Program Description:

SOARS is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge program designed to broaden participation in the atmospheric and related sciences. The program is equal parts research internship, learning community, and mentoring program. Students conduct a 10-week summer research project under the guidance of science mentors at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), or at other national laboratories. SOARS offers comprehensive financial support for this research as well as funding for conference attendance and for students accepted into graduate school. SOARS seeks to involve more students from groups that are historically under-represented in the sciences, including Black or African-American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, female, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. SOARS welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. Students can participate in SOARS for up to 4 years.

Program Restrictions:

A successful candidate should: have completed his/her sophomore year by June of the first year of participation; have at least one semester of college remaining after the initial summer program; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; have a major in atmospheric science or a related field (such as the geosciences, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social science); plan to pursue a career in atmospheric or a related science; and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Public Contact Information

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:

Student Research Opportunities and Broadening Access, Student Internships

General Fields Supported:

Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Other (specify): Atmospheric Science

Specific Fields Supported:

Computer Sciences, Earth Systems, Ecology/Environmental Sciences, Geology, Other (specify): Meteorology; Oceanography; Social Science

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Students

If organizations may apply, check which ones:

None provided

If students may apply, check which ones:

Grade 14, Grade 15

Are awards targeted to a specific population group?

Yes

If yes, check those that apply:

Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Economically Disadvantaged, Persons With Disabilities, Women

Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?

Yes

Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?

No

If yes, specify

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:

Letter of Inquiry, Telephone, Online Application (specify URL): http://www.soars.ucar.edu/appdownload.php

Application Details:

An application can be downloaded from the website: http://www.soars.ucar.edu/appdownload.php Applicants should consult the web site for the most recent information on the program dates and details.

Application Deadline(s)?:

Yes

If yes, date(s):

02/01/2009

Deadline Comments:

Award Duration:

Fixed