SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award

Job in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70873, USA

Listing for: Ambassador of Africa

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-28

Job specializations:

Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Scientist, Academic, Research Analyst

Position: SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026

Posted June 28, 2026

Overview

The SCAR Visiting Scholar Fellowship and Award 2026 is a short-term international research programme designed to support collaboration in Antarctic research. It is run by SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) and focuses on strengthening global scientific capacity, especially in institutions involved in Antarctic and Southern Ocean studies. The programme allows researchers to visit a host institution in another SCAR member country to participate in training, mentoring, and collaborative research.

Purpose

Strengthen international Antarctic research collaboration
Support knowledge exchange between institutions
Build research capacity in developing or smaller research programmes
Create long-term scientific partnerships

Funding

Up to $5,000 USD per award
Covers:
- International return airfare
- Contribution to living expenses during the visit

Eligibility

Be scientists or academics (usually 5+ years post-PhD)
Work in research related to SCAR scientific areas
Secure a host institution in a SCAR member country
Ensure the host country is different from their current country
Have support from both home and host institutions
Submit a strong capacity-building research proposal

Duration & Format

Short-term visits lasting 1 to 4 weeks
Can include:
- Research collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Workshops or seminars
- Knowledge exchange activities

Application Requirements

1-page proposal describing the visit and objectives
CV (maximum 3 pages)
Online application form
Optional photo for publication purposes

Location

International (not based in one single country)

Type

fellowship

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