NSF SOARS Protege
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Education / Teaching
Environmental Science -
Engineering
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 (ESS). ESS is the study of Earth as an interconnected system—from its interior and oceans to its atmosphere and space environment. Proteges (NSF SOARS Interns) engage in original scientific research for 11 weeks of the summer, and can return for up to four summers while enrolled in either undergraduate or graduate studies.
Protege’s also gain experience in developing reports and presentations, attending and delivering oral presentations, and benefit from an intentionally curated community mentoring structure. NSF SOARS offers comprehensive financial support for summer research and conference travel.
- NSF SOARS (Undergraduate-to-graduate bridge & career pathways program)
- Focus:
Atmospheric and ESS research - Duration: 11-weeks of research in Boulder, CO returning for up to 4 non-consecutive summers
- Support:
Comprehensive financial support for summer research and conference travel
Education & Experience
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; or associate’s degree program;
- Must have completed at least one (1) year of undergrad;
Community College students and Associates degree holders are welcome and encouraged to apply.
- Must have completed at least one (1) year of undergrad;
- Must have at least one (1) semester of undergraduate coursework remaining after the initial summer program;
- Bachelor’s degree holders are ineligible to apply.
- Working toward an academic major in atmospheric science or a related field, (e.g. geosciences, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social and behavioral sciences) and an interest in pursuing a career in atmospheric or related STEM disciplines;
- Possess some college science and math coursework.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- If your GPA is less than 3.0, please address the circumstances in your Research essay.
- Willingness to contribute to the NSF SOARS mission (please see soars.ucar.edu for more details).
- Interest and desire to expand knowledge in the Earth system sciences or related fields.
- Ability/potential to lead and collaborate with a group of peers and mentors.
- Desire/potential to excel in a STEM career.
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