Application Deadline: June 30th 2021
The SCAR Fellowship programme is for PhD students, or those within five years of having completed a PhD on the day of the deadline for applications, to undertake research at an institute in one of the 44 SCAR Member countries (for a full list of countries, please see the information about SCAR Member Countries). In special cases (e.g. maternity/paternity leave), this five-year period may be extended. Please contact the SCAR Secretariat if you believe this to be the case. The work must be carried out in a research group of a SCAR member country different from that of the (i) applicant’s origin and (ii) current residence.
For 2021, to reflect the impact of Covid19-related travel restrictions, applicants are able to propose partly or entirely remote Fellowships. There will also be greater flexibility with the timing of the awards, so that they may be delayed until the planned travel is possible.
Topics for support should link to the objectives of one or more of SCAR’s science groups, including the Humanities and Social Sciences group, and/or the current Scientific Research Programmes endorsed by SCAR (visit SCAR’s science and research pages for details of SCAR’s groups).
Fellowships are awarded based on the criteria for competitive selection, which are clearly stated in the Evaluation guidance given above and in the application pack.
Eligibility
Eligibility for SCAR Fellowship (full details are given further down this page):
- Current PhD researcher or within 5 years of finishing PhD;
- Visiting an Antarctic research facility in or run by a SCAR member country, which is different from applicant’s (a) country of origin and (b) current country of residence;
- Should contribute to the objectives of one or more of SCAR’s science groups, including the Humanities and Social Sciences group, and/or the Scientific Research Programmes.
2021 Award
- 3-4 awards for 2021;
- up to USD $15,000 per award;
- Home institute to bear in-home country costs (e.g. visa costs, domestic travel);
- Host institute to waive bench fees, if any.
Application Package Contents
The application pack contains the guidance and forms needed to apply for a SCAR Fellowship (full details are given further down this page).
- Research Proposal (with relevant appendices);
- Home Institute Reference;
- Host Institute Agreement;
- Guidance on Elements of the Application;
- Guidance on the Evaluation Process.
Notes
- Fellowships run for one year.
- Submission via: Online form
- Any doubts/queries, contact: SCAR Secretariat
Official Website: SCAR Fellowship Programme 2021
