NASA Summer School on Satellite Observations and Climate Models
Organized by the JPL Center for Climate Sciences and the Keck Institute for Space Studies
The application period is now closed. Watch this space in February 2026 for information about the 2026 Summer School.
Dates: - 20–21 August (half days online)
- 25–29 August (full days in-person)
Attendance REQUIRED for ALL dates
This event will be held in two parts:
- August 20–August 21 2025 half days online
- 25–29 Aug. 2025 full days in person at at the Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, CA.
Workshop format is subject to change dependent on COVID-19 conditions in late summer.
COVID-19 Requirements
Masking – Effective April 17, 2023: Masks are voluntary in indoor spaces unless otherwise indicated. Vaccination/Booster – Effective June 19, 2023: Caltech has ended its current COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all Caltech employees and students.
About the Summer School
Each year the Center for Climate Sciences 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 yearly summer school focuses on the topic of "Using Satellite Observations to Advance Climate Models". Students will explore how satellite observations can be used to evaluate and improve climate models, and will hear from a range of speakers on climate model diagnostics and evaluation and 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 the Center 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. However, we will also consider applications from exceptional undergraduate students working in these areas.
Application
Applying does not confirm participation in the Summer School. We will contact successful applicants in mid-June.
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.
The application period is now closed. Watch this space in February 2025 for information about the 2025 Summer School.
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.
