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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 1600+ generous donors, we created an endowment that supports a CU Boulder grad student every summer in their study of Earth or environmental science in Arctic, Antarctic, or alpine regions. Our next funding goal is to extend summer support into the school year.

The fellowship currently provides a ~50% GRA salary for the three summer months. The application deadline is typically in February.

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 

Martha and John Andrews INSTAAR Graduate Scholarship

Support the next generation of INSTAAR graduate students working to understand and address the impacts of climate change.

Learn about Martha, John, & their scholarship Contribute to the Andrews' scholarship 

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 George & his Fellowship Contribute to George'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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