We would like to inform you about funding opportunities for early-career researchers (up to 5 years after their PhD) interested in Antarctica. The call for applications will open on March 16, 2026!

1. IAATO Antarctic Fellowship

The goal of the annual International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) awards is to strengthen international capacity and cooperation in fields such as climate, biodiversity, conservation, humanities and astrophysics research by providing annual funding opportunities.

For more information: https://iaato.org/supporting-science/the-iaato-antarctic-fellowship

2. COMNAP Early Career Award

Since 2011, COMNAP has been funding people within the first five years of their Antarctic-related career allowing them to undertake short-term visits to major international laboratories, field facilities, and/or home institutions in or operated by COMNAP Member National Antarctic Programs.

More information: https://www.comnap.aq/early-career-award