Learn more about each of WPO’s Divisions

Management and Administration

The Management and Administration Division manages and oversees budget formulation and execution, human resources, organizational, and administrative functions for the office.

  • Congressional Affairs
  • Grants Management
  • Strategic Planning

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Science, Technology, and Society

The Science, Technology, and Society Division represents an interdisciplinary set of WPO programs, including the Social Science Program, Testbed Program, and Joint Technology Transfer Initiative.

  • Joint Technology Transfer Initiative (JTTI)
  • Social Science
  • Testbeds
  • VORTEX

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Earth System Research and Modeling

The Earth System Research and Modeling Division supports innovative research and model development to increase knowledge of the Earth system and improve weather prediction.

  • Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC)
  • Synoptic Programs
  • Subseasonal to Seasonal (S2S) Programs

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Operations and Research Support

The Observations and Research Support Division advances observations-related weather research and provides support functions for evaluating the WPO portfolio and management of major programs and projects.
  • Observations
  • Research Transitions
  • Supplemental Appropriations

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Additional Resources

Research Funding

WPO posts a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) annually. Learn more about the funding process here.

Student Opportunities

WPO has hosted students through various internships and fellowships since 2019.

System for Public Access to Research Knowledge

WPO’s Science, Technology, and Society Division (ST&S) manages the “SPARK” tool, which utilizes a robust dashboard that allows users to filter more than 300 ST&S-funded projects by hazard or topic area and find publications pertaining to each active or completed project. WPO intends to expand this research portal to encompass its entire portfolio.

WINGS Dissertation Fellowship

WPO, along with UCAR’s Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS), established the WINGS Dissertation Fellowship for PhD candidates to focus their dissertation research on an area of scientific importance for the broader Weather Enterprise. Applications for the 2025 fellowship are open through February 7, 2025.