NCAS-M II Fellowship Application Form "*" indicates required fields Note: Application allows the option to Save & Continue. Scroll to the bottom of page to utilize this option.Thank you for applying to the NOAA Cooperative Science Center in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology (NCAS-M) II Fellowship Program.Applicants must major in and have an interest in NOAA mission fields. Eligibility requirements for this fellowship are: a) full time status as an undergraduate or graduate student, b) enrolled at one of the 9 NCAS-M II partner institutions, c) U.S. citizenship, d) a minimum 3.0 GPA e) a major in one of the NOAA mission disciplines in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology and/or social, behavioral, or economic (SBE) sciences. f) Fulfiling core curriculum requirements of GS-1340Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. The screening process for new applications occurs in March for Fall applicants and November for Spring applicants. Please note that this fellowship requires training and research with deliberate integration of NOAA-mission research focused on Atmospheric Science and Meteorology.Successful fellowship recipients must complete at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in meteorology/atmospheric science to include courses in atmospheric dynamics, synoptic/mesoscale, physical meteorology, remote sensing/instrumentation, and differential equations.Additionally, if accepted, graduate students must complete a 12-week graduate internship at a NOAA facility with a NOAA employee. Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to complete a 10-week summer internship at a NOAA facility under the direction of a NOAA mentor.Application Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Personal InformationName* Prefix Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. First Middle Initial Last Suffix School Email* Personal Email* Phone*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code LinkedIn URL Other Professional Web Link This field is hidden when viewing the formProof of US CitizenshipUS citizenship is an eligibility requirement for this fellowship. Please upload: a copy of your US passport; or birth certificate and valid photo identification (e.g. driver’s license); or valid USA Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Max. file size: 128 MB.Proof of US Citizenship*US citizenship is an eligibility requirement for this fellowship. Please upload: a copy of your US passport; or birth certificate and valid photo identification (e.g. driver’s license); or valid USA Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2. Ethnicity*Please indicate whether you identify as Hispanic or Latino. Yes No Decline to answer Race*Check all that apply Black/African American White/Caucasian Asian American Indian/Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Decline to answer Gender Male Female Decline to answer Date of Birth* Month Day Year How did you learn about NCAS-M II?*Academic InformationHome Academic Institution*Select home institutionHoward UniversityJackson State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversitySan Jose State UniversityUniversity at Albany, SUNYUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Puerto Rico MayaguezUniversity of Texas El PasoDepartment*Academic Faculty Advisor or Reference* Prefix Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. First Last Suffix Major*Minor (if applicable)Cumulative GPA*Major GPA*Expected Graduation Month*Select MonthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberExpected Graduation Year*Please enter a number from 2022 to 2030.Student Classification*Select student classificationUndergraduate studentGraduate studentCurrent Student Level*Select student levelFreshmen (Undergraduate Student)Sophomore (Undergraduate Student)Junior (Undergraduate Student)Senior (Undergraduate Student)Master (Graduate Student)PhD (Graduate Student)Research Pathways and EssayNote: Essay requirements differ based on student classification. Once student classification is selected, the appropriate essay prompt will appear. Research PathwaysPlease select which NCAS-M Research Pathway(s) you would like your research topic to be aligned with. 1: Process-level understanding and enhanced data assimilation/analysis and modeling capacities 2: Improved quantification of forecast skills for weather, water, air-pollution, and climate events 3: Advancing the development of high-resolution models to enhance impact-based decision support 4: Integrated social and physical sciences for public safety and emergency management applications 5: Effective communication of climate and weather risks for early warning and preparedness Essay (Undergraduate Students)Explore the NOAA website (www.noaa.gov) and write at least 500 words on what fascinates you about NOAA and the information on the website.Essay (Graduate Students)Explore the NOAA website (www.noaa.gov) and write at least 500 words on how your research or research interests would benefit NOAA in achieving its mission goals in weather, water, and climate based on the information on the website.DocumentsMost recent full transcript*A version printed from your institution’s web is acceptable.Max. file size: 128 MB.Resume*This should include information about your research experience(s), any university, college, or community organizations and/or activities with which you have been involved, any awards and scholarships you have received.Max. file size: 128 MB.Cover Letter and Other DocumentsYou are welcome to include a cover letter and/or any other information you would like to share with the application committee. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. ReferencesPlease include the contact information for two professional references.Reference 1: Name* Prefix Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. First Last Suffix Reference 1: Title*Reference 1: Affiliation*Reference 1: Email* Reference 1: PhoneReference 2: Name* Prefix Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Prof.Rev. First Last Suffix Reference 2: Title*Reference 2: Affiliation*Reference 2: Email* Reference 2: PhoneSignatureThis digital signature is a confirmation of the accuracy of the information listed on this form.Signature
