A two-week research residency in Svalbard, focused on climate, environmental, and social change in the Arctic

August 3–17, 2026

The center is open to research across natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities,
as well as to individual research initiatives.

A Platform for Dialogue in the Arctic

— About the Center

Barentsburg is one of the northernmost settlements
in the world, where a unique natural environment
and a rich industrial heritage support international
scientific collaboration. A research center is taking shape here, bringing together researchers to study the Arctic
and advance the sustainable development
of northern territories.

With modern infrastructure and year-round accessibility, Barentsburg is becoming a hub for science, dialogue, and cooperation in the Arctic, in service of a shared future.

Its mission is to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange
in the Arctic

Provided at no cost for participants

— Access to recreational infrastructure
— Access to essential research equipment

Participation Terms

The participation fee is $700 per week and covers all living expenses.
The program duration is 2 weeks, with a total cost of $1,400.

Participants have access to research equipment and on-site support, tailored to the needs of their project.

We welcome researchers and scientists from around the world to one of the most distinctive research environments on Earth, the Svalbard archipelago, where Arctic nature and an active scientific community exist in the same place.

What's included

— Accommodation in a shared room
— Two meals per day

— Transfers within the archipelago

Deadline June 1, 2026

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9178, Barentsburg, Svalbard
Kingdom of Norway