he Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the Antarctic Environments Portal (AEP), in collaboration with Imperial College London, the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), and the Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) invite applications from early career researchers for a fellowship scheme to translate Antarctic science into policy relevant multimedia. We are looking for three creative and motivated fellows, each of whom will receive a USD 750 stipend, to produce short, high-quality explainers suitable for Antarctic policy audiences.
Who should apply
This call is aimed at early career researchers (up to 5 years after their PhD)* working on Antarctic topics or Antarctic relevant science. We welcome applicants from all disciplines and regions. Priority will be given to ECRs from countries with developing economies or economies in transition, as defined by the United Nations. Individuals from underrepresented groups in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have some prior experience in science communication and an interest in communicating with policy makers.* Early career researchers are defined as undergraduate students, postgraduate students, PhD students and those within 5 years of their PhD. In special cases (e.g. maternity/paternity leave), this five-year period may be extended.
What the fellows will do
Selected fellows will:
- develop engaging explainer videos or other creative media product based on an Antarctic Environments Portal information summary or another Antarctic policy relevant document
- take part in workshops and coaching in science to policy writing, storyboarding and media production
- receive mentorship from the AEP management team, SCAR and communication experts at Imperial College London
- learn transferable skills in policy messaging, multimedia storytelling and project leadership
Each fellow will receive USD 750 as a stipend to support their time and effort. The final outputs will be published on the Antarctic Environments Portal and shared via SCAR and partner networks for use in policy forums and meetings. These new products will provide new methods of communicating critical scientific information to a variety of policymakers involved in Antarctic governance.
Who we are looking for
We seek early career researchers who can demonstrate:
- an active research interest in Antarctic science or Antarctic relevant topics
- experience in communicating science, including examples or links to previous work
- clarity on the medium they used for that work for example video, audio, graphics, animation or written explainers
- the ability to work to a short production timetable and to collaborate with mentors and editors
How to apply
Apply via the online form: https://form.jotform.com/252734447437362
Please submit the following via the form:
- a short CV
- an idea pitch of up to 400 words describing the topic you would like to adapt and the intended audience and style
- details of your science communication experience and the medium used for each example; include links or attachments where possible
- a short statement of availability and any access needs
Timeline
- Application deadline: 30 November 2025
- Notification of successful applicants: before 31 December 2025
- Expected start date: beginning of January 2026
- May 2026: final delivery, editorial review and publication
Contact
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