SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026

About the role

The SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026 is a short-term international research program aimed at supporting collaboration in Antarctic research. It is organized by SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) and focuses on enhancing global scientific capacity, particularly in institutions engaged in Antarctic and Southern Ocean studies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research collaboration with a host institution in another SCAR member country
• Engage in training and mentoring sessions
• Attend workshops or seminars to facilitate knowledge exchange

Requirements

• Must be a scientist or academic with at least 5 years post-PhD
• Research must be related to SCAR scientific areas
• Secure a host institution in a SCAR member country different from your current country
• Both home and host institutions must provide support
• A strong capacity-building research proposal must be submitted

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Scientists or academics
• Research related to SCAR scientific areas
• Host institution in a SCAR member country different from their current country
• Support from both home and host institutions
• A strong capacity-building research proposal

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Up to $5,000 USD per award
Covers:
International return airfare
Contribution to living expenses during the visit

Pay

Up to $5,000 USD per award

Schedule

Short-term visits lasting 1 to 4 weeks