Funder: American Meteorological Society
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship supports 8 to 10 weeks of research
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting mentored research on extremes in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must be graduate students pursuing a degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related sciences.
The Richard Grotjahn Research Fellowship in Extremes is administered by the American Meteorological Society (AMS). It supports a graduate student conducting research in the general area of extremes within meteorology, atmospheric science, or related sciences. The fellowship provides an 8 to 10 week period for research under the guidance of a mentor.
The fellowship is part of AMS’s broader program of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships, which helps further the education of outstanding students pursuing careers in atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. That broader educational program is supported by AMS members, corporations, and government agencies.