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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Early-Career Leadership Program

The ECLP is a two-month training and exploration opportunity to prepare early-career staff for leadership opportunities. The program offers modules including Fundamentals of Leadership; Emotional Intelligence; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Developing Your Network; Leading Teams; Mentoring; Science and Technical Communication; Community-based Science; and Project Management.

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.

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.