The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), operating under the International Science Council, offers the Visiting Scholar Scheme to strengthen global research capacity in Antarctic studies. This initiative is specifically designed to support scientists and academics in advancing collaborative research while fostering knowledge exchange between institutions, particularly those in countries with smaller or less-developed Antarctic research programs.
The scheme enables selected scholars to undertake short-term visits, typically ranging from one to four weeks, to institutions in SCAR member countries. These visits are structured to facilitate training, mentoring, and capacity-building activities, either by providing expertise to host institutions or by gaining specialized knowledge from them. The program emphasizes long-term collaboration, encouraging participants to establish enduring academic partnerships that contribute to advancements in Antarctic research and its role in understanding the Earth system.
Awards:-
- Funding of up to USD $5,000 per award
- Coverage of international return airfare
- Contribution toward living expenses during the visit
- Opportunity for short-term research collaboration (1–4 weeks)
- Access to international Antarctic research networks and institutions
- Supports both physical and virtual research visits
Deadline:- 18-09-2026
