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About the Visiting Scientist Programs office of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Mission of VSP

VSP’s mission is to develop and manage postdoctoral and visiting scientist programs, and associated educational workshops, for the advancement of the atmospheric and related sciences. Through competitive processes, VSP attracts the highest qualified applicants for participation in its programs, which will:

Develop a new generation of scientists and leaders
Lead to advancements in research, and
Provide the most efficient mechanism to infuse collaboration and exchange of ideas.

VSP partners with federal agencies, universities and state-level agencies to provide a cost-effective and efficient means to achieve each program’s goals. VSP offers the community experienced management expertise and seamless organizational and administrative support for the design, implementation, and execution of programs, steering committees, working groups, expert panels, educational workshops and colloquia.

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