Early-career scientists (e.g., graduate students and postdoctoral researchers) are eligible to apply for financial support to attend the AMS Climate Policy Colloquium. Full support will cover the costs of tuition, room and board, and travel. Partial support may also be available.

Applications for support to attend the 2025 Climate Policy Colloquium are due on September 28, 2025.

Application Requirements for Funding

Those competing for support must submit (1) a letter of intent, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) requests for two letters of reference. Additional letters of support may be included but are not required. 

To be eligible to receive funding, applicants must be currently enrolled in or employed by a U.S. institution or university and members of the American Meteorological Society. Student membership is sufficient for this requirement. Applicants for funding do not need to be a member at the time of application submission but must be a member at the time when funds are disbursed.

If you are applying for funding, you do not need to complete the online registration.

1. The letter of intent (no more than one page) should summarize:

• Why participation is desired
• The candidate’s qualifications (a mix of both scientific training and policy experience and interest)

     Please note: the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing this letter is not permitted.

2. The curriculum vitae should be no more than two pages of personal and professional data.
    
3. Applicants must request letters of reference from two people who can address professional competence and other qualities that demonstrate the applicant’s potential and aptitude for policy, as well as scientific matters. Recommendation requests must be sent by the applicant before submitting their application; however, recommendations may be uploaded after the application deadline.
   
   The applicant is responsible for contacting the references and providing them with the reference letter guidance listed below. Letters of reference are considered confidential. Letters must include:

• Reference’s relationship to applicant and ability to evaluate their qualifications
• Scientific and technical accomplishments and competency of the applicant and the relative standing of the applicant among their peers
• Applicant’s ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and potential to contribute to the policy arena in future years

To apply, register or login with AMS Apply (apply.ametsoc.org) and search for "AMS Climate Policy Colloquium Support" in the program list or click the button below. 

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Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Paul Higgins - [email protected] or 202-355-9818 - with any questions.