The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is pleased to announce the launch of the IASC Fellowships Program 2027. The deadline for applying is 8th of November 2026.  

The IASC Fellowship Program was established in 2014 and has just published its call for applications for 2027. IASC Fellows are usually doctoral or postdoctoral researchers who actively participate in selected activities of the IASC Working Groups:  Atmosphere Working Group (AWG), Cryosphere Working Group (CWG), Marine Working Group (MWG), Social & Human Working Group (SHWG) and Terrestrial Working Group (TWG). Indigenous Fellows will also be invited to join the IASC Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) throughout their Fellowship period. 

Fellows are expected to contribute scientifically but also to help organize specific activities and to coordinate the reporting to the IASC Secretariat. Thus, the Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for ECSs to become involved in leading-edge scientific activities at a circumarctic 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+2 years.

• First year: 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 for up to two additional years without dedicated funding support from IASC. 

The travel support during the first Fellowship year is the only financial remuneration for the Fellows. Salary is not included during the Fellowship.  

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 (PA2F) 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. 

The deadline for applications for all fellowships is 8 November 2026 at 18:00 GMT. Find out more about the Fellowships and how to apply for them on the IASC website.  

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.