Department of Atmospheric Sciences Research and Funding Opportunities Almost all our students obtain full financial support from one or more of the following sources. Health insurance is included. Health insurance is included.
Students often obtain summer support on funded research projects within or outside the department.
Students are encouraged to compete for prestigious national scholarships including those offered by the National Center for Atmospheric Research , NSF , NASA , the National Research Council , and the US Department of Energy . They should also visit the Graduate College for other opportunities and search engines. The recently established NASA Cooperative Center for Atmospheric Science and Technology , housed within the department, awards scholarships to graduate students. The department often uses the Graduate College Fellowship to supplement awards made to our best students. We expect to see a continuing demand for well trained meteorologists and atmospheric scientists with advanced degrees.