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Help us live our vision and values. Your gift can support emerging scholars working on novel approaches to climate risks and environmental systems, partnerships with artists that help us reach hearts and minds, and diversity and justice work to help us reshape the face and future of Earth science. Thank you for considering a donation.

Sarah Crump Graduate Fellowship 

Sarah Crump, in purple coat, stands in front of a dramatic Baffin Island landscape of colorful tundra suddenly broken by towering cliffs.

Thanks to the efforts of Sarah's family and 1200+ generous donors, we met our first funding goal in May 2023 and created an endowment that supports a CU Boulder grad student every summer. Sarah's summer fellowship gives a boost to their study of Earth or environmental science in Arctic, Antarctic, or alpine regions. It also acts as a lever for equity and underserved communities. Our next goal is to extend summer support into the school year. Please consider contributing.

Learn about Sarah & her fellowship   Contribute to Sarah's fellowship

Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve

Support research and education at this 476-acre foothills watershed near Boulder. The reserve is managed by INSTAAR as a living laboratory for research, education and community groups. 

Learn about Spruce Gulch Contribute to Spruce Gulch 

George R. Aiken Graduate Fellowship

Support CU Boulder graduate students doing water-related research that contributes to wise and sustainable management of Earth’s natural resources.

Learn about Aiken's Fellowship Contribute to Aiken's Fellowship 

INSTAAR General Gift Fund

Support our most pressing needs that aren’t fundable through grants, like grad student summer scholarships, community events, lab start-up funds for new scholars, and more.

Learn more about INSTAAR Contribute to our General Fund

Mountain Research Station (MRS)

Support research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public at the Station, which is managed by INSTAAR.

Learn about the Station Contribute to the Station 

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