Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) has now open a Visiting Scholar scheme to mid- to late-career scientists for short-term visits (1-4 weeks) in other SCAR member countries. You will have the opportunity to receive an individual award of up to USD $5000.

SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high-quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean) and on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system.

To apply to SCAR Visiting Scholar scheme, scientists and academics (more than 5-yrs after PhD) should first contact and liaise with the appropriate host, to secure the support of the organisation or institute undertaking Antarctic research that would benefit from the visit. The host institute must be in or operated by one of the SCAR Member countries and must be a country different from that of i) the candidate’s current position; and ii) the candidate’s origin (although the latter may be waived at the discretion of the Selection Committee).

Awards are granted to individuals based on competitive criteria, enabling successful candidates to contribute their experience towards strengthening the research capacity of countries with smaller or less well-developed Antarctic research programmes. The ultimate goal of the scheme is to promote capacity building in the host and home countries and to develop long-term links and partnerships, leading to advances in Antarctic research.

The application package consists of:

1 – Proposal Document – A one-page description of the proposed visit detailing the intended capacity-building activities;

2 – The applicant’s CV;

3 – Online Application – to be completed by the applicant.

Note: the applicant must have both the Proposal Document and CV ready to upload before starting the application process, and optionally a portrait image to be used when announcing the successful applicants.

More information here.