IAP has always emphasized the training of high-level talent, and is the cradle for career scientists expertised in atmospheric sciences, oceanic sciences, environmental sciences and engineering, and other related disciplines. Many internationally renowned scholars pursued their career in science after spending their postgraduate years in the institute.

IAP is one of the first CAS institutes that are qualified to grant a master’s or doctoral degree approved by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council. IAP also operates programs for post-doc and international students.

Main focus

• Building the capacity of special talents on atmospheric sciences, oceanic sciences, and environmental sciences and engineering.
• Providing Ph.D and Master degree program (annual recruitment is about 100 students and every year 100 students graduate from IAP.)
• Training and exchanging young scientists/students with foreign countries.