{"id":66086,"date":"2025-11-04T18:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=66086"},"modified":"2025-11-04T18:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:09:35","slug":"cires-visiting-fellows-program-2026-advance-your-environmental-research-at-the-university-of-colorado-boulder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=66086","title":{"rendered":"CIRES Visiting Fellows Program 2026 \u2014 Advance Your Environmental Research at the University of Colorado Boulder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)<\/strong> at the <strong>University of Colorado Boulder<\/strong> is now accepting applications for its <strong>prestigious Visiting Fellows Program<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most competitive and respected environmental science fellowships in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>This program offers <strong>postdoctoral and sabbatical researchers<\/strong> the chance to conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in collaboration with CIRES scientists and <strong>NOAA laboratories<\/strong> in Boulder, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>Applications open <strong>October 20, 2025<\/strong>, and are <strong>due January 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>About the CIRES Visiting Fellows Program<\/h3>\n<p>For over <strong>50 years<\/strong>, the CIRES Visiting Fellows Program has hosted more than <strong>350 scientists<\/strong> from around the world. Many have gone on to build distinguished careers at CIRES, NOAA, and other leading research institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The program\u2019s mission is to <strong>advance innovative environmental science<\/strong> by fostering collaboration among experts in fields such as climate change, oceanography, atmospheric science, hydrology, and earth system processes.<\/p>\n<p>Funded primarily through CIRES\u2019 partnership with NOAA, the Visiting Fellows Program provides a unique platform to <strong>pursue independent research<\/strong>, <strong>develop new partnerships<\/strong>, and <strong>influence global scientific understanding<\/strong> of our planet.<\/p>\n<h3>Fellowship Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/strong>: Two-year term\n<ul>\n<li>Annual salary: <strong>$70,000 (Year 1)<\/strong> with a merit increase in Year 2<\/li>\n<li>Includes a <strong>$8,000 research budget<\/strong>, a laptop, and <strong>relocation support<\/strong> (for individual applicants)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabbatical Fellowships<\/strong>: Up to 12-month term for senior researchers on leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All Fellows will join the vibrant scientific community in Boulder and present their research at the <strong>CIRES Rendezvous Science Symposium<\/strong> or a CIRES-hosted seminar.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>To apply, candidates must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a <strong>PhD<\/strong> in a field related to CIRES\u2019 work<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>no more than four years post-PhD<\/strong> at the time of application <em>(exceptions may be granted for caretaking or exceptional circumstances)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Not be a <strong>current or former CU Boulder graduate student or CIRES Fellow<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Application Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae<\/strong> (2 pages, NSF format)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcripts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover Letter (1\u20132 pages)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Include your expected start date, sponsoring CIRES Fellow(s), and the nature of collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Explain your fit within the CIRES community and your research growth goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research Proposal (max 3 pages)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Outline motivation, methods, and expected outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Show alignment with CIRES research areas and interdisciplinary value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three Letters of Recommendation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Must highlight research potential, creativity, independence, and teamwork skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>\u00a0<strong>Important:<\/strong> Applicants should contact potential CIRES sponsors <strong>well in advance<\/strong> of submitting an application. Proposals without sponsor support are unlikely to succeed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>\u00a0Timeline<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Competition Opens:<\/strong> October 20, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Info Session:<\/strong> November 3, 2025 (10 AM MST)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> January 1, 2026 (11:59 PM MST)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommendation Letters Due:<\/strong> January 8, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Results Announced:<\/strong> Spring 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Apply?<\/h3>\n<p>This is more than a fellowship \u2014 it\u2019s a career-transforming opportunity. As a CIRES Visiting Fellow, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with top-tier NOAA and CU Boulder scientists<\/li>\n<li>Gain access to world-class research facilities and networks<\/li>\n<li>Develop innovative, interdisciplinary environmental research<\/li>\n<li>Join a global community committed to understanding and protecting our planet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Applications close January 1, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Applications must be submitted <strong>online<\/strong> via the official CIRES Visiting Fellows portal <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cires.colorado.edu\/award-programs\/visiting-fellows-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>. Google Chrome is the recommended browser.<\/p>\n<p>For visa-related or eligibility questions, contact:<br \/>\n<strong>Becca Edwards<\/strong>, Director of Access and Cultural Innovation \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/becca.edwards@colorado.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Janet Garcia<\/strong>, International Employee Specialist \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/janet.garcia@colorado.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take your environmental research to new heights with CIRES.<br \/>\nLearn more and apply at <a href=\"https:\/\/cires.colorado.edu\/award-programs\/visiting-fellows-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Application Review and Selection<\/h3>\n<p>Once applications are submitted, they go through a careful review process conducted by a panel of CIRES Fellows. The selection committee evaluates each applicant based on both the required application materials and several key factors.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluators consider the <strong>quality and impact of the applicant\u2019s past research<\/strong>, including evidence of scientific rigor, innovation, and productivity. They also assess the <strong>candidate\u2019s potential to advance environmental science<\/strong>, which may be demonstrated through research publications, previous awards, fellowships, or other scholarly achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Another important factor is the <strong>ability of the proposed project to foster meaningful collaborations<\/strong> \u2014 especially those that could strengthen scientific understanding and partnerships between CIRES and NOAA. Finally, strong <strong>endorsement and active engagement from a CIRES Fellow or Senior Research Scientist sponsor<\/strong> significantly enhance the application\u2019s competitiveness, as these relationships are central to the program\u2019s collaborative research model.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more opportunities, click <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder is now accepting applications for its prestigious Visiting Fellows Program \u2014 one of the most competitive and respected environmental science fellowships in the United States. 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