At CIRES, we look at how best to apply our research to serve society’s needs. We are proud to count among our accomplishments & awards, winners of the prestigious National Medal of Science, the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, as well as numerous celebrated fellowships, lifetime achievement, and distinguished professor awards.

Science FeatureCIRES Research Abstracts

Every year CIRES scientists, staff and collaborators meet for a massive poster session and the opportunity to share research advances across the institute. Review this year's poster session submissions.

Featured Research StoriesVisiting Fellows

Since 1965, more than 250 people have been awarded CIRES Visiting Fellowships, including previous director Susan Avery, and current director Konrad Steffen. Meet this year's Fellows.

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Innovative Research Programs

IRPs promote a creative and collaborative research environment and encourage synergies between disciplines and colleagues. Read about this year's winning proposals.