Take your research to the next level with international experience. Wenner-Gren Fellowships provide up to three years of high-quality postdoctoral training overseas. Applicants must have completed their PhD within the past three years and be either Swedish citizens or hold a permanent residence permit. Read more (in Swedish)
February 2026
Grímsson Fellowship 2026/2027
Opens: February 2026 Deadline: not announced yet
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Do you want to write and conduct your Arctic research in an idyllic space close to the Arctic? Then you should apply for the Grímsson Fellowship! As a fellow, you are invited to stay for 2–6 weeks in the House of Grímur in the idyllic town of Ísafjörður, Iceland. The fellowship includes travel to and from Iceland, as well as a stipend contribution towards living cost. Read more
March 2026
Call for Arctic Six Chairs
Deadline: 20 March 2026
Do you want to foster collaboration in research for and within the Arctic regions of Finland, Norway, and Sweden? If so, take the opportunity and apply to become an Arctic Six Chair. Deadline is 20 March, 2026. Read more
April 2026
Fulbright Graduate Student Program 2027/2028
Deadline: 27 April 2026
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Fulbright has a grant open for Swedish students who wish to study or research in the United States. As a master's or doctorate student, you can receive up to SEK 100 000 to spend up to 12 months in the United States to complete a degree or conduct research. Read more
Upcoming calls
IASC Fellowships Program 2027
Deadline: call not open yet (opens fall 2026)
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The IASC Fellowships Program is meant to engage early career researchers in the IASC Working Groups (WGs). Become involved in leading-edge scientific activities at an Arctic and international level, build an international network, and develop management skills!
In total, 8 IASC Fellowships will be offered for 2026. The working groups are:
Arctic Initiative Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School 2027/2028
Opens: fall 2026 Deadline: call not open yet
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Harvard Kennedy School in Massachusetts, USA, accept applications for the Arctic Initiative Fellowship every year. Are you pursuing research in Sustainable Ocean Management, Permafrost Thaw, or Far North Resilience? Then this fellowship might be of interest for you. You will pursue research associated with the rapid transformation of the Arctic. Read more
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