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In our Polar and Alpine Community News we feature news from the many partners that APECS is working with, as well as other news from a variety of sources related to research in the Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine regions as well as the wider Cryosphere. Many thanks to APECS members and the wider Polar research community for contributing to this shared resources!
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Are you looking for a postdoc position?
APECS’ new partner and host of the Directorate, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway is looking for postdoctoral candidates who wishto seek funding through EU's career and mobility program Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) with UiT The Arctic University of Norway as host.
Read more ...As a key part of NNA Community Office (NNA-CO) funded activities, the NNA-CO will facilitate the formation, implementation, and outputs of four Convergence Working Groups. The NNA-CO has established an initial set of Convergence Working Group functions and goals, but many elements of the Convergence Working Group (CWG) process are intentionally not yet fully defined to allow for community input. A concept document outlines foundational aspects of the CWG design, provides a potential roadmap for elements yet undefined, and invites open community comment for finalizing the CWG process.
We invite community discussion on all aspects, with multiple paths for engaging.
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Nominate a scientist or an engineer! February 7 - May 20.
The National Medals of Science are awarded by the President of the United States to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding cumulative contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or behavioral or social sciences, in service to the Nation.
Read more ...Открыта регистрация на МООК на русском языке по проблемам морского мусора - (Русский вариант текста ниже)
We are happy to announce that the second round of the free UNEP MOOC on Marine Litter in Russian is open for registrations!
The online course starts on February 28, 2022 and will run over a period of 12 weeks. Each consecutive week, a new course block will be released, presenting different tools to combat marine pollution as well as case studies that will inspire leadership at all levels.The participants who will submit an optional final assignment by May 22 will receive a course certificate.
Read more ...Please join us in Davos, Switzerland, from June 23-24. 2022 for an exciting scientific symposium with high-level speakers, scientific poster sessions and ample networking time.
The symposium aims to build a bridge between generations of cryosphere and climate scientists. Use this opportunity to present and discuss your latest research in a stimulating environment.
Call for Arctic Youth voices to contribute to our anniversary edition of The Circle. The deadline for submissions is March 4th.
We want young authors to:
Opportunity to join an online event called "Ask the editors".
Read more ...Russia in the Arctic Dialogue: Local and Global Context | Forum to be held in Arkhangelsk, 25-27 May 2022.
The Northern Arctic Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov is pleased to announce the International Forum of Young Scientists 2022.
This year the Forum welcomes PhD, Master and Bachelor students and is held under the auspices of the Russia’s Chairmanship at the Arctic Council 2021-2023 and aligns with its priority areas: Arctic people, including indigenous peoples of the North; environmental protection and climate change issues; socio-economic development of the region and strengthening the Arctic Council.
The Antarctic Tourism Action Group (Ant-TAG) is looking for researchers working on Antarctic tourism or an adjacent field to participate in the group's activities.
To register an interest please use this form. More information about Ant-TAG is available on the SCAR website.
The SCAR INSTANT Scientific Research Program "Instability and Threshold in Antarctica" is funding 4 scholarships to Early Career Researchers.
The goal of SCAR INSTANT fellowships is to increase the engagement of Early Career Researcher in INSTANT activities and to promote participation of scientists from regions currently under-represented in INSTANT, i.e., South America, Asia and Africa.
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