Q: I have a question about...
A: Please read the prospective applicant website, these FAQs, and the application site carefully before sending us a question.

Q: Should I contact an NCAR staff host?
A: Yes

Q: How do I contact an NCAR staff host?
A: There are several ways to find a suitable host for your project, please refer to the recommendations below.

  • Reach out directly to an NCAR scientist/engineer with whom you have had previous contact.
  • Approach a relevant scientist/engineer based on expertise discovered across NCAR webpages, the staff impacts portal (https://impacts.ucar.edu/) or in the academic literature.
  • Email asp-apply@ucar.edu to help you connect with NCAR scientists/engineers.

Q: Do I have to have more than 1 host?
A: No

Q: Do I need to have a host in more than one lab?
A: No, but seeking a host in more than one lab is encouraged if the interdisciplinary nature of the project lends itself to working across more than one lab.

Q: Does the ASP provide visa sponsorship?
A: Yes