The IAATO Antarctic Fellowship
IAATO, the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP),
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) work together to support talented early-career researchers, scientists, engineers, environmental managers, and other professionals.
The purpose of the annual awards is to strengthen international capacity and cooperation in fields such as climate, biodiversity, conservation, humanities and astrophysics research by providing annual funding opportunities.
ACTION IS REQUIRED SOON. APPLICATIONS FOR IAATO & COMNAP CLOSE ON JUNE 14!
Antarctic Fellowship FAQs
Eligibility
Applicants should be citizens of an Antarctic Treaty country, and propose to undertake their project in, or in partnership with, an institution based in an Antarctic Treaty Party country.
A full list of Consultative and Non-Consultative Parties is available here: https://www.ats.aq/devAS/Parties?lang=e.
No. The fellowship supports the professional development of early-career individuals. You do not need to be enrolled in formal education, but you must meet the early-career criteria outlined in the application pack, including guidance on when your Antarctic-related career began.
If you are not currently enrolled, you must provide a reference (e.g. from an employer or supervisor) confirming that you meet the early-career criteria. Your relationship with your home institution must also be clearly explained in your application.
Timeframes & Reporting
The fellowship typically begins following the annual announcement of the successful applicant (usually around September). Projects must be completed by December 31 of the following year, including the visit to the host institution.
Visits to host institutions typically last two to three months but it really depends on your proposed budget and project design.
Funding & Budgets
No, the funds cannot be used to pay an IAATO operator for passage to Antarctica.
Funds cannot be used to pay for travel visas. These costs are expected to be covered by the home institute.
Meet Our Antarctic Fellows
Katherine Gallagher
Dr. Katherine Gallagher is from Stony Brook University, USA.
Lucila Belén Morales
Lucila Belén Morales is a PhD candidate from Andrés Bello University in Chile.
Miguel González Pleiter
Miguel from the University of Alcala, Spain is researching the consequences of microplastic introduction to the Antarctic environment.
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