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Apply for Travel Grant for Participation in UArctic Congress 2026, Faroe Islands

Umeå University announces travel grants for participation in the UArctic Congress in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, on 26–29 May 2026. All employees at Umeå University are eligible to apply. The aim is to strengthen collaboration on issues related to the Arctic and new sustainable solutions.

Subject area: Humanities and social sciences, Artistic research, Medicine and health, Natural and engineering sciences, Educational sciences

Funding body: Umeå University via the north2north programme

Applicant: All employees at Umeå University

Application period: 1 April 2026 - 20 April 2026

Grant amount: SEK 15,000

Grant period: 26-29 May 2026

Applications are submitted through the following form

Umeå University announces travel grants for participation in the UArctic Congress in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, on 26–29 May 2026. The conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance Arctic-related issues toward new sustainable solutions. The event will take place at Arena við Tjarnir and is organized by the University of the Faroe Islands (Setur) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture and the Faroe Marine Research Institute.

Main Themes of the Conference

  • Sustainable economic development and international cooperation
  • Marine research
  • Climate change in the Arctic
  • Biodiversity
  • Indigenous peoples and northern communities

More information is available on the conference website: UArctic Congress 2026

Who Can Apply?

All employees at Umeå University are welcome to apply. The grant is funded through the university’s membership in the north2north exchange program.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be made in the following order:

  1. Employment rate, with full-time employees given priority (a requirement from north2north).
  2. Official UArctic representative at Umeå University.
  3. Presenting participant at the UArctic Congress.
  4. Non-presenting participant at the UArctic Congress.

If applicants have equivalent qualifications, the final selection will be determined by lottery.

Grant Details

The travel grant amounts to SEK 15,000 and may only be used for costs related to participation in the UArctic Congress 2026. Payment of the grant will take place after participation has been completed.

Application

Applications are submitted through the following form: UArctic Congress, Faroe Islands, May 2026 - Application for travel grant for participation

Application deadline: 20 April 2026

Contact

For questions, please contact Helena Löfstrand: outgoing.io@umu.se