Explore the Svalbard archipelago through a two-week research residency
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 create the conditions for international scientific collaboration. An international research center is being developed here, bringing together researchers to study
the Arctic and support the sustainable development of northern territories.

Combining modern infrastructure with year-round accessibility, Barentsburg
is becoming a platform for science, dialogue, and cooperation in the Arctic —
for a shared future

Its mission is to create opportunities for 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 are provided with access to the equipment necessary for conducting research, as well as on-site support to help organize their work, depending on the needs of the project.

We invite researchers and scientists from around the world to one of the most unique research environments on the planet, the Svalbard archipelago, where Arctic nature and a vibrant scientific community coexist in one 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