Travel Awards for the 2026 SCAR Open Science Conference

Dear US-SCAR Community,

The 12th SCAR Open Science Conference will be held at the Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo, Norway, from 10 to 14 August 2026, hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute. This year's theme is "Diving into Antarctic Science: Making Waves for the Future."

"The SCAR Open Science Conferences offer scientists from various disciplines and countries the opportunity to present their work, network, and participate actively in SCAR's scientific activities. Join colleagues from around the world for a rich and varied programme of plenary lectures, mini-symposia, parallel sessions, panels, posters, and an inspiring social programme in and around Oslo."  For full conference details, visit: scar2026.org

Key Dates:

• Abstract submission deadline: 28 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC
• Early-bird registration opens: February 2026
• Regular registration opens: May 2026
• Business meetings and satellite events: 8 to 9 and 15 to 16 August 2026
• Open Science Conference: 10 to 14 August 2026

NSF TRAVEL AWARD OPPORTUNITY

Applications for partial travel support (e.g., airfare, ground transportation, accommodation, or meeting registration) will be accepted from students, post-doctoral researchers, and other scientists at US institutions. Funding cannot be provided to anyone at a non-US institution. Preference will be given to early career investigators (students and those within 5 years of completing a PhD). Maximum support will be $3,000. Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs through a Federal grant to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in support of US-SCAR activities.

To apply, visit: Travel-Awards-Application

Eligibility:

• You must be enrolled as a student or employed at a US institution.
• You must present a talk or poster at the SCAR OSC or a related side meeting.
• Funds may not be used if your travel expenses are already covered by an employer or another funding source, including another Federal grant.

Deadline for Applications: 30 April 2026

Questions?

Contact: Allan T. Weatherwax
MIT Haystack Observatory
wxwax@mit.edu