08 September 2025
POLARIN Opens Second Transnational Access Call for Polar Research!
POLARIN oppens the second Transnational Access (TA) Call, offering researchers the opportunity to apply for free access to 42 polar research infrastructures in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Applicants are invited to align their proposals with at least one of POLARIN’s seven priority research themes:
- Sea Ice and Polar Oceans in the Climate System
- Polar Ice Sheets, Glaciers, and Sea Level
- Terrestrial Carbon Cycle and Permafrost
- Polar Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Atmosphere Dynamics and Chemistry
- Paleoclimate Processes and Variability
- Humans, Societies, and Global Changes
Key Dates and Application Process
The call is now open, with proposals due by October 30, 2025, at 16:00 CET. Successful applicants will be notified in mid-March 2026, with project negotiations expected to follow in April 2026.
Support for Applicants
To help researchers prepare their submissions, POLARIN is hosting two online events:
- Information Webinar for Applicants – September 18, 2025 (10:30–12:00 CEST): The seminar will cover the application and evaluation process, as well as the principles of Transnational Access. A dedicated Q&A session will give participants the opportunity to address specific queries. The webinar can be accessed via this link: https://oulu.zoom.us/j/69306892467.