IASC Fellowship Program 2027
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is pleased to announce the launch of the IASC Fellowships Program 2027.
The IASC Fellowship Program is meant to engage early career researchers in the work of the five IASC Working Groups (WGs):
- Atmosphere WG (AWG),
- Cryosphere WG (CWG),
- Marine WG (MWG),
- Social & Human WG (SHWG)
- Terrestrial Terrestrial (TWG)
Indigenous Fellows will also be invited to join the IASC Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) throughout their Fellowship period.
In total, ten IASC Fellowships will be offered for 2027:
- Eight IASC Fellowships:
- seven regular IASC Fellowships
- one IASC Indigenous Fellowship for an early career Arctic Indigenous Scholar or Knowledge Holder.
- two IASC-FPA2 Fellowships, generously funded by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) as part of the Polar Initiative.
- one IASC-FPA2 Indigenous Fellowship for an early career Arctic Indigenous Scholar or Knowledge Holder
- one IASC-FPA2 Science Diplomacy Fellowship for an early career researcher with an interest / background in science diplomacy
IASC Fellows are early career researchers who actively participate in selected activities of the IASC WGs. Fellows are expected to contribute scientifically, help organize specific activities, and assist with reporting to the IASC Secretariat. Thus, the Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for early career researchers to become involved in leading-edge scientific activities at a circum-Arctic and international level, to build an international network, and also to develop management skills. The level of involvement very much depends on the Fellow's interest - the more you invest, the more you get out of it!
The total duration of the IASC Fellowship Program is 1 primary year + 2 optional years:
- First year (from ASSW 2027 through ASSW 2028): the Fellows will receive travel support to attend two consecutive Arctic Science Summit Weeks (ASSWs) where the annual IASC WG meetings are held.
- Second and Third Year (optional): Fellows have the opportunity to stay involved in their IASC WG and/or the SCII for up to two additional years without dedicated funding support from IASC.
Important Note: The travel support during the first Fellowship year is the only financial remuneration for the Fellows. Salary is not included during the Fellowship.
For more information on the IASC Fellowships please see the IASC website or contact the IASC Secretariat (info@iasc.info) or the IASC Fellowship Coordinator Armina Soleymani (armina.soleymani@uwaterloo.ca) or the APECS International Directorate (info@apecs.is).
The application and selection process for the IASC Fellowships 2027 is coordinated by APECS in cooperation with IASC.
If you are interested in applying for the IASC Fellowships please fill out the
IASC Fellowships 2027 Application Form (external link)
If you have problems accessing or submitting the form, please contact the IASC Secretariat at info@iasc.info
Application deadline is 8 November at 18:00 GMT. Late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified by December 2026. All other applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application in January 2027.
Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- PhD student/candidate or postdoctoral researcher (up to 5 years past doctoral degree). Exceptions will be made only for the two Indigenous Fellowships that also accept applications from current Master students and recent Master graduates (up to 3 years past graduation).
- Located at and / or affiliated with an institution in an IASC member country
- Able to commit to participating in the activities of one of the IASC Working Groups (WG) or the Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) from January 2027 until March 2028, and voluntarily (without dedicated travel funding) for up to two more years until June 2030.
- Able to attend the two upcoming ASSWs:.
- ASSW 2027 from 11- 20 April 2027 in Hakodate, Japan
- ASSW 2028 from 30 March - 7 April 2028 in Porto, Portugal
- Have a good command of both written and spoken English
- The IASC Indigenous Fellowships are for someone who identifies as an Arctic Indigenous person themselves. Non-Indigenous people who study/work with Arctic Indigenous-related topics are not eligible.
The initial review and ranking of candidates is coordinated by the APECS and will only be based on the material you provide in the application form – so please be as specific as possible.
All applications will be reviewed in a blind review process with each application being reviewed by at least 2 independent reviewers. Applications will be reviewed according to multiple criteria, including your research background and the quality of your statement of interest on why you would like to become an IASC Fellow.
After this initial review process, top ranked candidates will be forwarded to the IASC Secretariat as well as the IASC Working Group Steering Groups, who will make the final decision on their Fellows.
The IASC Fellowship Coordinator Armina Soleymani will hold an IASC Fellowships 2027 Information Session for those interested in applying to the Fellowships on 30 October 2026 at 13:00 GMT.