Call for applications: Student Travel Grants to UArctic Conference 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference

The University of the Arctic is inviting students from UArctic member institutions, whose abstracts will be presented during the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference, to apply for funding support to travel to the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference. The UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference will be held in Tórshavn on the Faroe Islands between 26 and 29 May 2026. Indigenous students from UArctic member institutions will be prioritized in the allocation of the grants if we receive more applications than available grants.

Students who have accepted abstracts are eligible to apply for funding to cover their travel (up to a maximum fixed sum, see table below), accommodation and registration costs for their active participation at the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference. In addition to the grant, a 20% discount will be given on flights with Atlantic Airways (terms and limitations apply).

To apply: please fill out the application form below. The following attachments should be enclosed with the application:

• Motivation letter in English (not longer than one page)
• Letter of recommendation from thesis supervisor or equivalent
• Copy of the abstract acceptance from the UArctic Congress organizer
• Detailed estimated travel and accommodation costs in Norwegian Kroner (NOK)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01 MARCH 2026

Link to the application form: ma.no/a/581362

During the selection, UArctic will aim at an overall balance with the selection on areas of northern research, geographical distribution and gender balance.

The selected students can receive up to:

Contact: mobility@uarctic.org