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Fund to address instabilities and thresholds in Antarctica

15/02/2026

Deadline: 15 February 2026

The SCAR INSTANT Scientific Research Programme “Instability and Threshold in Antarctica” has the 2026 INSTANT Fellowship scheme open. The goal of SCAR INSTANT fellowships is to increase the engagement of Early Career Researchers (ECR) in INSTANT activities. PhD candidates and other ECR may apply for USD $7500, for a maximum duration of 12 months.

Topics

Applications for SCAR fellowships shall address the objectives and priority questions in INSTANT’s Science and Implementation plan and objectives of INSTANT sub-committees (Research Themes on INSTANT Website).

Proposed activities may include:

  • Research visits to laboratories, research groups, etc for collaboration
  • Research synthesis, fieldwork or analysis
  • Science stakeholder engagement
  • Educational activities/capacity exchange related to Antarctic research
  • Activities to promote leadership and project management skills
  • Participation in workshops and schools to develop capability
  • Research/activities to support participation in policy decision processes
  • Science communication efforts aimed at policy making
  • Dissemination and outreach activities, e.g., production of media pieces about INSTANT activities, research highlights, etc

Eligibility

  • PhD candidates: Applicants should be currently enrolled in a PhD programme
  • ECR: those who have obtained a PhD within 7 years of application. The period excludes career breaks due to parental leave, health issues, etc.
  • The visiting (host) institution must also support the application

Funding and Duration

INSTANT fellowships are USD $7500. Co-funding with other sources is encouraged. Activities must be completed in 12 months of funding

How to apply

Download the Fellowship templates here. Before starting with the on-line application process, be sure to have the following documents ready:

  • Project description
  • Confirmation from the host institution
  • CV (max 2 pages)
  • For PhDs only: Letter of recommendation from supervisor

Submit your application using the Application Form.

Supporting information

Additional information, including past and current INSTANT Fellows can be found here.