The Graubard Fellowship in the Program on Climate Change, funded by Katherine Graubard and William Calvin, will support approximately six students working on climate science research (broadly defined) towards a PhD degree. Proposals for 1-2 quarters (3-6 months) of support (0.5 FTE) to be used by the end of Summer 2027 will be considered.

Eligibility: Students currently matriculated in a graduate program at the UW who have passed their General Exam by the application deadline and have a demonstrated need for support to advance to graduation. Students from any program are invited to apply, with priority given to those in departments active in the PCC. Priority will be given to students who are on track to graduate by the end of Summer 2027. (Students planning to graduate after Summer 2027 should apply to the next Graubard Fellowship call which is expected to be available in Spring 2027.)

Application deadline: Noon on October 5, 2026

PhD advisers should email applications to uwpcc@uw.edu with Subject line: GraubardFall2026_Student Last Name

Application should consist of a single document containing ALL the following (see detailed instructions below):

1. Student’s academic transcript from the UW (unofficial is fine)
2. Student’s CV including a list of publications, date of General Exam, and estimated date of degree completion
3. 1–2-page research proposal written by the student
4. A budget narrative from the student’s PhD advisor(s)
5. Letter of recommendation from the student’s PhD advisor(s)

Research proposal instructions:
The student applicant must develop and submit a proposal that is up to two pages long (not including references) that describes their PhD research. The student should describe how their work relates to climate science broadly defined, what work remains to be done before graduation, and how this fellowship would help them achieve their research goals as they advance to graduation. The student should also briefly describe their previous involvement with the PCC.

Recommendation letter instructions:
The letter of recommendation from the student’s PhD advisor(s) should speak to the student’s academic progress including passing the General Exam, the student’s ability to successfully complete the proposed research by the expected degree completion date, and the broader importance of the student’s PhD work to climate science.

Budget narrative instructions:
The budget narrative must include (1) the full cost of the fellowship for each quarter of study (including salary, benefits, and tuition), (2) a description/demonstration of the need for support including a justification for the number of quarters requested, and (3) a detailed description of how this fellowship would be part of a broader plan to support the student through the planned date of degree completion. The support must be used over Winter 2027, Spring 2027, and/or Summer quarter 2027.

email Miriam at uwpcc@uw.edu with questions