SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026

Overview

The SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026 is a short-term international research programme designed to support collaboration in Antarctic research.

It is run by SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) and focuses on strengthening global scientific capacity, especially in institutions involved in Antarctic and Southern Ocean studies.

The programme allows researchers to visit a host institution in another SCAR member country to participate in training, mentoring, and collaborative research.

Purpose

• Strengthen international Antarctic research collaboration

• Support knowledge exchange between institutions

• Build research capacity in developing or smaller research programmes

• Create long-term scientific partnerships

Funding

• Up to $5,000 USD per award

• Covers:

  • International return airfare

  • Contribution to living expenses during the visit

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be scientists or academics (usually 5+ years post-PhD)

• Work in research related to SCAR scientific areas

• Secure a host institution in a SCAR member country

• Ensure the host country is different from their current country

• Have support from both home and host institutions

• Submit a strong capacity-building research proposal

Duration & Format

• Short-term visits lasting 1 to 4 weeks

• Can include:

  • Research collaboration

  • Training and mentoring

  • Workshops or seminars

  • Knowledge exchange activities

Application Requirements

• 1-page proposal describing the visit and objectives

• CV (maximum 3 pages)

• Online application form

• Optional photo for publication purposes