Polar and Alpine Community News
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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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Register now for the 2027 Toolik Field Station All Scientists Meeting
Photo credit: Erin Towns, Polar STEAM Field School, USA
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Call for proposal 2027 - Lancaster Sound (TALLURUTIUP IMANGA) - Northwest Passage
Research sailing vessel Forel Photo: Richard Mardens
The Forel Heritage Association is launching a call for proposals for a scientific mission aboard the research sailing vessel FOREL, operating in Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga).
Read more ...Report on the Synoptic Arctic Survey II Early Career Researchers Workshop Brief
Authors: Clare Gaffey, Lisa Winberg von Friesen, Savannah Sandy
1. We identified a need to train mid-to-late early and mid-career researchers to develop specialized personnel, transfer knowledge, and retain talent within the scientific workforce.
2. The Synoptic Arctic Survey is a multi-national collaboration to collect pan-arctic observations on a decadal timeframe with the next field campaign due in 2030-2032.
3. The Synoptic Arctic Survey Early Career Researchers are planning a pilot research cruise in support of the upcoming field campaign to elevate the program’s research abilities and train the next generation of Arctic scientists Multi-decadal, international efforts such as the Synoptic Arctic Survey (SAS) program rely on the transfer of institutional knowledge and the entrainment of early career researchers (ECRs) to maintain continuity and longevity.
Read more ...Leadership Development Series for Climate Scientists
About this series:
Climate science is no longer just about generating knowledge. Today's scientists are increasingly called upon to lead interdisciplinary teams, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, communicate across boundaries, secure resources, and help shape responses to some of society's most pressing challenges.
Join a community of accomplished climate scientists for a series of interactive leadership workshops hosted by Climate Praxis and supported by the National Science Foundation.
Read more ...Antarctic Poetry Wanted...It's for the Kids.
Photo: Silly Society
The Silly Society is searching for humorous poems written by people who live and work in Antarctica.
Read more ...SIOS Training Course on Satellite and UAV Remote Sensing of the Arctic Biosphere
Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) will host a training course on "Satellite and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Remote Sensing of the Arctic Biosphere" in Longyearbyen, Svalbard between Monday 14 September and Saturday 19 September.
Call for proposals: FOREL – Mackenzie Delta (PAP-27)
Research sailing vessel Forel Photo: Richard Mardens
The Forel Heritage Association is launching a call for proposals for a scientific mission aboard the
research sailing vessel FOREL, operating in the Mackenzie River Delta as part of the PAP-27
Program.
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- Call for nominations: 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award
- GRISO Summer School 2026 – A Collaborative Future: Strengthening Science and Connections in Greenland
- A 2-day workshop to plan a pilot program for the next SAS field campaign
- Apply for the 2026 Toolik Field Station early career Tundra Award
