Call for Application for the SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026 is open now!!!
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), operating under the International Science Council, offers the Visiting Scholar Scheme to strengthen global research capacity in Antarctic studies. This initiative is specifically designed to support scientists and academics in advancing collaborative research while fostering knowledge exchange between institutions, particularly those in countries with smaller or less-developed Antarctic research programs.
The scheme enables selected scholars to undertake short-term visits, typically ranging from one to four weeks, to institutions in SCAR member countries. These visits are structured to facilitate training, mentoring, and capacity-building activities, either by providing expertise to host institutions or by gaining specialized knowledge from them. The program emphasizes long-term collaboration, encouraging participants to establish enduring academic partnerships that contribute to advancements in Antarctic research and its role in understanding the Earth system.
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Applicants are expected to align their proposals closely with SCAR’s scientific objectives, including research conducted through its Science Groups and interdisciplinary programs. The selection process is highly competitive and focuses on the potential impact of the proposed visit in enhancing research capabilities, strengthening institutional linkages, and contributing to global scientific knowledge. Factors such as research excellence, relevance to SCAR’s mission, and the applicant’s career stage are carefully evaluated.
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In addition to physical visits, the scheme also accommodates virtual engagements, allowing flexibility in participation and ensuring continuity despite logistical challenges. The Visiting Scholar Scheme ultimately aims to build a more inclusive and interconnected global research community, supporting both host and home institutions in developing sustainable scientific capacity in Antarctic research.
Benefits
- Funding of up to USD $5,000 per award
- Coverage of international return airfare
- Contribution toward living expenses during the visit
- Opportunity for short-term research collaboration (1–4 weeks)
- Access to international Antarctic research networks and institutions
- Supports both physical and virtual research visits
Eligibilities
- Open to scientists and academics with more than five years post-PhD experience
- Research must align with SCAR’s scientific objectives
- Must secure a host institution in a SCAR member country
- Host country must differ from applicant’s current country of work
- Both home and host institutions must agree to participate
- Proposal must demonstrate clear capacity-building impact
Application Process
- Proposal Document – description (maximum one-page) of the proposed visit detailing the intended capacity-building activities.
- The applicant’s CV – maximum 3 pages.
- Online Application – to be completed by the applicant.
- Note: the applicant must have the Proposal Document and CV ready to upload (both in PDF format) before starting the application process, and optionally a portrait image to be used when announcing the successful applicants.
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 (142 Days Remaining)
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