We are excited to invite applications for a special Visitor Program opportunity focused on Community Engagement in Advancing the Unified Forecast System (UFS) Hierarchical System Development (HSD). Learn more and apply here!
Sponsored by the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) Program Office, this call supports 2-3 projects and is aimed at early-career researchers (within 5 years of degree completion) and graduate students interested in contributing to the advancement of the HSD framework for the UFS. Participants will collaborate with DTC and partners to develop and enhance testing tools, new cases, and capabilities that accelerate model innovation and strengthen the Research-to-Operations (R2O) pipeline.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funding is fully allocated.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the DTC Visitor Program in advance to discuss project scope and fit: visitor-program@dtcenter.org
If you’re passionate about advancing Earth system modeling and contributing to a collaborative, community-driven effort, we encourage you to apply and be part of shaping the future of the UFS.
Note: Federal employees are not eligible for this opportunity.