Past Events

IARPC has announced that they are now accepting applications for the 2025 IARPC Fellowship for Arctic Community Leaders, a program designed to elevate Arctic voices and place-based knowledge within the research community.

This 18-month fellowship offers a $5,000 stipend and the opportunity for Arctic community leaders to co-lead an IARPC collaboration team or community of practice and gain professional development experience in the federal research landscape.

IARPC is seeking leaders with lived experience in the Arctic who are passionate about collaboration and want to work as boundary spanners between Indigenous peoples, communities, organizations and researchers.

Applications are open now through June 30, 2025.
Visit https://www.iarpccollaborations.org/jobs.html for more details

Click here to apply.

Abstract submission closes on 31 July 2025
https://clic2026.com/abstracts

Themes and Topics
The CliC OSC 2026 will focus on themes related to The Changing Cryosphere: Science, Impacts, and Adaptation. Themes and topics are outlined here. During abstract submission, you will select the topic most relevant to your abstract.

For the 30th anniversary since the beginning of CliC, this Open Science Conference will contribute to the UN Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034) and prepare the community for the 5th International Polar Year (2032-2033) with a diverse and cross-discipline town hall meeting. This town hall will provide space for the international and interdisciplinary cryospheric community to connect, discuss needs, find synergies, and plan meaningful action.

The conference will also foster discussion around stakeholder engagement with the early career community and produce an edited special issue journal highlighting the resultant new collaborations and scientific advancements.

THE NORTH PACIFIC RESEARCH BOARD (NPRB) is seeking nominations to fill four seats on its Advisory Panel. One designated seat will represent the Gulf of Alaska Region, and three designated seats will represent the Arctic Region. Appointments are for three-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Advisory Panel meets twice each year for 2 days in Anchorage (April and September).

The mission of the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) is to develop a comprehensive science program that will further understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean ecosystems, inform effective management of fisheries, and help to sustain and enhance marine resources.

Nomination materials must be received by Friday, August 1, 2025.

Read the full announcement here: https://nprb.org/nprb-seeking-nominations-for-gulf-of-alaska-and-arctic…

ADVISORY PANEL INFO
The NPRB Advisory Panel represents stakeholders, user groups, Alaska Native communities, and other interested groups and communities from the Pacific Arctic, Bering Sea-Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska. The NPRB Advisory Panel advises the Board in achieving its overall mission to improve understanding of marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, and Arctic and to inform sustainable fisheries management. NPRB Advisory Panel helps shape research and outreach programs, including identification of research priorities, program development, evaluation of communications and outreach, and review of proposals received by the Board.

The Board is committed to incorporating meaningful community involvement throughout its science program, from planning to oversight and review. The Advisory Panel has a significant advice-giving role, with active involvement in defining research questions and highlighting proposals with stakeholder relevance. To this end, nominations are sought from individuals with practical knowledge and experience specific to one or more of the large marine ecosystems in Alaska.

For radioglaciologists and users of radar sounder data products, please consider registering for the Open Polar Radar (OPR) Hackathon August 2025:

https://forms.gle/tg5AquC1g22sp3vv6

The first two days will be dedicated to training with the OPR toolbox (image browsing, layer tracking, geospatial searches, loading raw data, pulse compression and other common processing steps, SAR processing, 3D imaging, multipass, etc.) and brief project presentations, followed by two days of supported hackathon work. We are planning on two sessions per day to support time zones around the world.

The dates for the meeting are Monday, Aug 11 to Thursday, Aug 14, 2025. The meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Meeting links and information will be sent out after registration closes on July 15. We will try to work with all participants to help setup the OPR toolbox ahead of the Hackathon.

The registration deadline is July 15, 2025.

Email opr [at] openpolarradar.org if you have questions or issues.

Open Polar Server with links to wiki documentation, git repository, and services:

https://openpolarradar.org/

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The Open Polar Radar organization seeks to establish a software ecosystem to consolidate polar radar software and services and make the associated datasets standardized and searchable. Open Polar Radar collaborators include (email opr [at] openpolarradar.org if interested in joining):

Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) Glaciology and Sea Ice Groups
British Antarctic Survey (BAS)
Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX)
Centro de Estudios Cient?ficos (CECs)
Center for Remote Sensing and Integrated Systems (CReSIS)
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
National Institute for Polar Research (NIPR)
Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI)
Stanford Radio Glaciology
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG)
University of Washington (UW)

Call for Contributions
2025 Sea Ice Outlook June Report
(based on May, June, and July data)

The Sea Ice Prediction Network (SIPN) invites you to contribute to the August 2025 Sea Ice Outlook (SIO)—a collaborative, community-driven effort to compare and improve seasonal sea ice forecasts.

Submission Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (AKDT) Friday, 15 August 2025 (Firm)

The Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) offers a platform for researchers and forecasters to share predictions of September Arctic sea ice extent and related variables. Following submission of contributions, key visualizations (including pan-Arctic sea ice forecast figures) are published by month on the SIO website. A post-season report focusing on June-September forecast accuracy and performance compared to the observed minimum will be released after the melt season.

For an overview of the 2025 SIO and detailed instructions for contributions, please visit the Call for Contributions online: https://www.arcus.org/sipn/sea-ice-outlook/2025/call

We encourage all past contributors to submit Outlooks for 2025, and we also hope to see new participants. Please feel free to distribute this announcement to others who might be interested in participating in the SIO. Interested first-time contributors should feel free to reach out to the SIO Team with any questions. We look forward to seeing your predictions!

Contact: SIO Team
Email: sio2025 [at] arcus.org

2025 SIO SUBMISSION SCHEDULE

AUGUST: (Based on May, June, and July data)
- 1 August 2025 (Friday): Call for Contributions to August Report
- 15 August 2025 (Friday): Deadline for August Contributions

SEPTEMBER: (Based on May, June, July, and August data)
- 2 September 2025 (Tuesday): Call for Contributions to September Report
- 15 September 2025 (Monday): Deadline for September Contributions

Friday, 22 August · 12:00pm - 1:00pm AK

Join the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness for this months NWS Climate Outlook Briefing. Rick Thoman will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for September and the fall season. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.

Register for the online event on the ACCAP website - https://uaf-accap.org/event/aug2025-alaska-climate-outlook/

The Alaska Defense Forum (ADF) addresses the key challenges facing military installations, military families and the communities they call home.

Over the course of two days, defense community leaders and ADF members will gather to hear from senior military officials, key members of our government and the nation’s top defense policy and budget experts, and have the opportunity to engage in conversations that will help define the future of our nation’s national security.

Read more or register at https://alaskadefenseforum.com/

Friday, August 29, 2025
16:00–17:00 UTC (8–9 am Alaska | 12–1 pm Eastern USA)

The US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (USAPECS), in collaboration with the Arctic Risk Management Network (ARMNet), invites you to join an upcoming webinar: Introduction to Arctic Disaster Risk Reduction.

This session will explore how historical, ecological, and social sciences can be applied to study Arctic hazards and how research can better inform local communities and emergency management practices. Presenters will share case studies on topics ranging from Arctic diplomacy to engineering approaches for storm surge barriers, including a tundra greening project in Utqiaġvik.

Early career researchers will also gain insights into the needs of the Office of Emergency Management and learn about opportunities to get involved through the Arctic Disaster Early Career Association (ADECA). An extended Q&A will follow.

Register here: https://iarpc.zoom.us/meeting/register/_G8PpSVuRZyj13ZMJngCMA#/registra…

Questions? Contact Dr. Zachary Labe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylabe/

2 September 2025, 15:00–17:00 CEST
6:00–8:00 am Alaska | 7:00–9:00 am Pacific | 10:00 am–12:00 pm Eastern (USA)

The POLARIN project is hosting a Brokerage Event to introduce its Second Transnational Access (TA) Call, which runs from September 1 to October 30, 2025. Through the TA programme, researchers from around the world can apply for free access to 64 Arctic and Antarctic research infrastructures—including field stations, vessels, laboratories, and data facilities.

Researchers can benefit from access in two ways:

• In-person (hands-on): work directly at the installation.
• Remote: request services such as sample provision or high-performance computing.

The September 2 event will feature:

• An overview of the POLARIN project and TA Calls
• Presentations on selected infrastructures across the network
• An introduction to the new POLARIN Geographic Information System (GIS)

Register here: https://polarin.eu/brokerage-event-sept-2025/registration

View the Agenda (PDF): https://polarin.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/POLARIN-Brokerage-Event-A…

Learn more about the 2nd TA Call: https://polarin.eu/transnational-access/second-call

3–5 September 2025
ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal

The Second Inter-Polar Conference will bring together experts, early-career scholars, and knowledge holders from the Arctic and the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH, also known as the Third Pole) to explore the shared challenges of a changing cryosphere.

Organised by the Arctic Centre, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), with support from the UArctic Chair in Arctic Legal Research and the UArctic Law Thematic Network, this gathering builds on the success of the 2023 inaugural conference.

Aligned with the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP) 2025, the event will highlight how cryosphere decline is reshaping ecosystems, communities, and global climate systems, with a focus on:

Understanding cryosphere changes & impacts: from extreme events and hazards to food, water, and livelihood security.

Protection, preservation & conservation: the role of governance, Indigenous knowledge, science diplomacy, and adaptation strategies.

Socio-cultural dimensions: how local and Indigenous communities experience, interpret, and respond to rapid environmental change.

This inter-polar dialogue offers a unique opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen research and policy collaboration, and build resilience for communities most affected by cryosphere change.

Learn more: https://www.arcticcentre.org/EN/Inter-Polar-Conference

This conference focuses on media's role in societal trends, evolving cultural practices, and preserving heritage while embracing technological advancements. It bridges humanities, technology, and environmental studies, addressing global challenges and inequalities to inspire interdisciplinary innovation and dialogue.

For inquiries, please contact us via email at cicrw [at] ierek-scholar.org.

The IARPC Secretariat, Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO), and ARCUS are co-hosting a virtual session to share details on the planned update to the U.S. National Plan for Arctic Research (2027–2031). This is your opportunity to learn how the plan guides Federal Arctic research and how you can contribute your input.

Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 9:00–10:30 AM AKT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
Register here: https://iarpc.zoom.us/meeting/register/f3hco_OsR6ibA3Ij0wzZoA#/registra…

Why attend?

• Learn how the National Plan is developed and used to guide Arctic research.
• Explore ways to provide input, including via the Federal Register comment period (comments due Nov 15, 2025).
• Hear from individuals coordinating the update and discover how organizations can provide community feedback.

This session is open to everyone—you don’t need to be a current IARPC member, ARCUS member, or NNA researcher to participate.

Register here: https://iarpc.zoom.us/meeting/register/f3hco_OsR6ibA3Ij0wzZoA#/registra…

Read the Federal Register notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/08/2025-15045/request…

Join us for a special final ARCUS community call on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Alaska Time on Zoom. This 90-minute gathering will be our last opportunity to come together as a community to reflect, share, and celebrate.

About the Event

Since 1988, the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) has served as a gathering place for the Arctic research community. Over nearly four decades, ARCUS has:

• Connected researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, educators, and decision-makers
• Fostered collaboration across disciplines and international boundaries
• Inspired new generations through outreach and education programs such as PolarTREC and Witness the Arctic
• Provided a strong, consistent voice for Arctic science in the U.S. and abroad

More than anything, ARCUS has been about people and the connections that make Arctic research stronger.

This final community call offers one last opportunity to gather as a community to reflect, share stories, and celebrate the legacy of ARCUS together.

What to Expect

• Reflections on the history and impact of ARCUS
• Opportunities to share memories, stories, and gratitude
• A celebration of the people, partnerships, and institutions that shaped the ARCUS community

Meeting Details

Date: Friday, September 19, 2025

🕙 Time by Region (90-minute session):
- 10:00–11:30 a.m. Alaska Time (AKT)
- 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
- 12:00–1:30 p.m. Mountain Time (MT)
- 1:00–2:30 p.m. Central Time (CT)
- 2:00–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- 9:00–10:30 p.m. Finland (EEST)

Location: Online via Zoom
Register Here

Who Should Join

All members of the Arctic research community—past and present—are warmly invited. Whether you’ve been deeply involved with ARCUS or connected only briefly, this is a space to honor the shared effort, vision, and friendships that have shaped ARCUS since 1988.

The “Naapinneq – Inuit Kalaallit Nunavummiullu/ Gathering – Inuit from Greenland and Nunavut” project connects health professionals, policy makers and researchers concerned about maternal and child health from Greenland and Nunavut. In the gathering participants share knowledge and strengthen their pan- Arctic relationships, focusing on parenting and maternal health during a child’s first thousand days of life. By involving Indigenous and western sciences perspectives, it aims to inform early childhood programs in Greenland and Nunavut. In August 2024, the group from Nuuk visited Iqaluit to learn about their Inuit parenting practices. Inspired by the experience, the project hopes to bring Elders, health professionals and researchers from Iqaluit to Nuuk for continuation of the exchange in 2025. The initiative highlights the importance of culturally-informed parenting programs in the Arctic by integrate traditional parenting teachings to support children and families.

2026-2027 Competition Deadline: Tuesday October 7, 2025 at 5 pm Eastern Time

Approximately 2-5 awards may be available for the Fulbright-National Science Foundation Arctic Research Grant. The students will be expected to conduct substantive, Arctic-related research in Iceland. Projects must be well defined and must be completed within the grant period.

The grant is open to PhD students and students with a completed master's in all social and natural science fields. The proposed project must have relevance for the Arctic and the people living there. These include but are not limited to work in the fields of political science, anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, governance, health (excluding clinical medicine), economics, ecology, glaciology, geology, education and other applicable fields.

For more information, please see https://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/europe-and-eurasia/iceland/1804

To apply, please go to: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started

Seismological Society of America Environmental Seismology Topical Conference
14-18 October 2025 · Denver, Colorado

Make plans to join us at Environmental Seismology: Earth’s Surface and Subsurface Hazards, Dynamics and Resources in Denver, Colorado 14-18 October 2025.

This conference will explore marked advances in extracting information from seismic data to investigate phenomena that include cryosphere, ocean, and groundwater dynamics, fluvial processes, cyclones, landslides, erosion, and more. Seismology provides time-continuous data, access to remote regions and tools to monitor earthquakes and explosions. These tools to image the subsurface have been repurposed by scientists from marine mammal biologists to hydrologists. In addition, seismological methods have been central to energy exploration and development. A full list of topics and featured speakers can be found at the meeting website.

Abstract submission for the meeting will open 1 April 2025 and close 20 May 2025.
SSA will award three travel grants to student and early-career members attending the conference.

Applications for travel grants will be open from 1-30 April 2025. We look forward to seeing your abstracts in April. Please email abstracts [at] seismosoc.org with any questions.