Prospective students
Grads and undergrads, see more info:
The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research is an interdisciplinary scientific research institute dedicated to understanding change in earth systems.
Researchers from many departments and programs come together in one unit to study the challenging environmental issues that confront our world and to share their expertise in biogeochemistry, climate, ecology, environmental microbiology, geochemistry, geochronology, geology, geophysics, hydrology, oceanography, paleoenvironment, and surface processes. INSTAAR has an international reputation for leadership in far-reaching projects, environmental monitoring, precision data sets, integrative modeling, and long-term relationships with place and people; all of which deeply involve students.
INSTAAR Graduate Application Assistance Program (GAAP)
Would you like a hand figuring out the grad school application process and getting insight into INSTAAR and the various departments?
GAAP is a free program, created and run by current INSTAAR grad students. We're here to help prospective grad students move through the graduate application process. The GAAP web pages have all kinds of application resources, including a sign-up link for our mentorship and application support program (sign-ups are open from September to early November). All are welcome; and we especially encourage applicants from under-represented and non-traditional academic backgrounds to use these resources.
INSTAAR grad student scholarships
INSTAAR provides special funding opportunities that help support INSTAAR graduate students either annually or during summer research.
Currently provides summer support for a CU Boulder grad student working in the Arctic, Antarctic, or alpine. It also acts as a lever for equity and underserved communities. We're fundraising to provide additional support in the future.
Open to CU Boulder grad students doing collaborative water-related research. Up to $3,000 of support for a year, starting in the Fall.
Provides summer support for several INSTAAR grad students. Members of communities that are historically marginalized in the Earth sciences are encouraged to apply.
Questions?
Email general INSTAAR-related student questions to instaar@colorado.edu.