INSTAAR Summer Scholarships for grad students

The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research invites applications from INSTAAR graduate students for our Summer Scholars program. These awards are intended to support the scientific research of INSTAAR graduate students who contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mission of INSTAAR. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded compensation in the form of a research stipend, equivalent to a 50% RA position for three summer months.

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Eligibility

Current or accepted CU graduate student, with an advisor who is an INSTAAR member.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

  1. Plan to continue their research at INSTAAR for at least one academic year following the scholarship award.
  2. Have not received the award previously (though previous awardees are able to apply).

As INSTAAR is dedicated to broadening support in Earth and environmental science, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who are members of communities that are historically marginalized in the sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic or Latinx. We also encourage applications from students who can show dedicated engagement with Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.