Early Career Training

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Early Career offers unique and comprehensive training opportunities for emerging scientists to cultivate their abilities. Through structured curriculums that encompass vital leadership skills, mentorships from seasoned scientists, and immersive hands-on experiences, participants will develop the competencies required to get a head start in scientific roles. **Please note that this is for NSF NCAR/UCAR staff only.**

Early-Career Training

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2025 Early Career Leadership Program

The Early Career Leadership Program or ECLP is a seven week opportunity for early-career scientists and technical staff at NSF NCAR and UCP to develop leadership skills and a sense of cohort with peers across the organization, while learning about the organization. Potential topics include: effective communication, self-awareness, listening as a leader, the leadership; emotional intelligence; listening as a leader, equity and inclusion; networking; mentoring; scientific and technical communication; and more. This program is sponsored by NSF NCAR EdEC.

effective communication, self-awareness, decision-making, listening, adaptability, learning agility, influence, taking responsibility, setting an example, and understanding the needs of your team, all built on a foundation of integrity and ethical behavior.
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Early Career Events

Tailored for recent graduates and emerging professionals, our curated events provide a unique platform to connect with industry leaders, attend skill-building workshops, and access valuable insights to jumpstart your career. From networking opportunities to exclusive talks, join us in shaping a successful and fulfilling professional journey.

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Early Career Scientist Assembly

The ECSA represents the interests of early-career scientists, voicing concerns, solutions, and successes from early-career scientists to NSF NCAR and UCAR management to guide institutional policies.