International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Fellowships 2027

The two Indigenous fellowship opportunities have separate eligibility provisions. Eligible current Master's students and recent Master's graduates may apply under the specified exceptions. Applicants must personally identify as Arctic Indigenous people to qualify for the Indigenous fellowships; studying or working on Indigenous-related topics alone does not satisfy this requirement.

Applicants should consult the official call for the complete criteria, including the specific requirements for the Science Diplomacy Fellowship.

Fellowship Duration and Events

The first fellowship year runs from the 2027 Arctic Science Summit Week through the 2028 summit.

• ASSW 2027: April 11–20, 2027, in Hakodate, Japan.
• ASSW 2028: March 30–April 7, 2028, in Porto, Portugal.

Fellows may remain involved with their respective working groups or committee for up to two additional years, without dedicated IASC travel funding during this extension.

Funding and Benefits

The programme provides travel support to attend the two Arctic Science Summit Weeks during the first fellowship year.

Important: This is not a salaried fellowship. IASC states that travel support is the only financial remuneration provided for the first year. Applicants should not assume that the programme covers tuition, a salary, living expenses, or all other travel-related costs unless the official organisers confirm otherwise.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IASC Fellowship Applications page.
2. Read the complete 2027 fellowship announcement and eligibility requirements.
3. Select the official IASC Fellowships 2027 application form linked from that page.
4. Prepare your application materials, research background, and statement of interest.
5. Explain specifically why you wish to join the relevant working group or committee and how your experience relates to its activities.
6. Submit your application before the deadline.

Applications are reviewed through a blind assessment process, with each application considered by at least two independent reviewers. The selection process considers the applicant's research background and the quality of their statement of interest.

Application Deadline

November 8, 2026, at 18:00 GMT. Late applications will not be considered.

Successful applicants are expected to be notified by December 2026, while other applicants will be informed of the outcome in January 2027.

Important Notice for Applicants

This opportunity is intended for eligible early-career researchers with relevant institutional affiliations and the ability to participate in the scheduled international events. Applicants should confirm that their institution is in an IASC member country and carefully review the requirements for their chosen fellowship before applying. Travel support is limited as described above; this is not a fully funded degree scholarship.

Opportunity Sphere encourages applicants to use the official IASC website for the latest information and to submit applications only through the official application channel.