NASA Summer School on Satellite Observations and Climate Models
Organized by the JPL Center for Climate Sciences and the Keck Institute for Space Studies
Dates: - 8–9 July (virtual)
- 13–17 July (full days in-person)
Attendance REQUIRED for ALL dates
This event will be held in two parts:
- July 8–9, 2026: online, approx. 9 am to 12 pm PT
- July 13–17, 2026: full days in person at the Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, CA.
About the Summer School
Each year the Center for Climate Sciences (CCS) brings together the next generation of climate scientists – approximately 25 graduate students and postdocs from around the world – to engage with premier climate scientists.
Our annual summer school focuses on topics relating to "Using Satellite Observations to Advance Climate Models," where students will explore the use of satellite observations to evaluate and improve climate models. Distinguished speakers from JPL, Caltech, and elsewhere will share information on climate model diagnostics and evaluation, and on remote sensing of the planet.
Program Topics will include:
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Global Climate Models
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Satellite Remote Sensing
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Climate Model Diagnostics and Evaluation
Student travel and accommodation expenses are included.
Student Selection
Up to 25 students will be selected by CCS to participate in the Summer School. We accept applications from graduate students and postdoctoral researchers that are actively engaged in climate modeling, using satellite observations of Earth, researching the physical climate system, climate modeling, or related fields. We will also consider applications from exceptional undergraduate students with demonstrated qualifications working in these areas. Non-students and other students not fitting these categories will not be considered.
Application
Applying does not confirm participation in the Summer School. We will contact successful applicants in early May.
The information about your work and interests which you provide in your application is what we use to assess your fit for this opportunity. Please be thoughtful and thorough.
Apply now for the 2026 CCS Summer School.
The application period will close on April 2, 2026 (5pm Pacific Time).
Previous Summer Schools
Each year we host a summer school that brings together the next generation of climate scientists to engage with premier climate scientists from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and elsewhere. Our inaugural summer school was held in 2011. Learn more about some of our previous summer schools.
