Swiss Polar Institute

#OpenCall [REMINDER] - The call for applications closes on 31 October, 11pm CET. If you are an early-career researcher in polar and high-altitude science and wish to apply
👉 headstartswiss.au/home/mertz-f...

#internationalcollaboration

SURVEY | Dear Swiss polar research community, we invite you to contribute to the international survey "Science under Pressure" - Reflecting on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research
👉 www.rug.nl/research/arc...

⏰Closing soon: The calls for SPI Exploratory Grants & SPI Technogrants are closing on Thursday 9 October at noon, Swiss time.
Apply for an SPI Exploratory Grant: swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...
Apply for an SPI Technogrant: swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...
We look forward to your proposals!

[Reminder] The SPI Exploratory Grants & SPI Technogrants calls close on 9 October. We look forward to your proposals!
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🎒 Upcoming #FieldandSummerSchool opportunity:
𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 (𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆) 𝗘𝗚𝗨 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ apply by 15 October
📍 @slfdavos.bsky.social , Davos, CH
📅22 – 28 Feb 2026
🔗 www.slf.ch/en/about-the...

💡 Apply for SPI support: swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...

OPEN CALL: Mertz Fellowship 2025
A partnership between @swissembassyaus.bsky.social, Swissnex, Antarctic Science Foundation and @swisspolar.bsky.social, the call welcomes applications from #ECRs in polar and alpine science based in CH and AU by 31 Oct, 11pm CET
👉 headstartswiss.au/home/mertz-f...

Snowfall decrease in recent years undermines glacier health and meltwater resources in the Northwestern Pamirs - Communications Earth & Environment The recent decline in glacier health and reduced runoff generation in the Northwestern Pamirs is primarily driven by substantially lower snowfall and snow depth since 2018, according to land-surface m...

🏔️New paper by the #PAMIR research team!
💡It offers valuable insights into the Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly, a region where glaciers previously resisted the impacts of climate change: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
About the project: pamir-project.ch
#IYPG2025 #internationalcollaboration #glaciers

Today, the "Greenland. Everything changes" #exhibition at the ALPS Museum in #Bern starts its new ‘imFokus’ event series
Join the conversation on current developments in #Greenland, the events will allow plenty of room for questions and discussion.
More information: alps.museum/en/events/im...

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📣 #OpenCall
The new PolARTS call for proposals is now open!
💡 A joint initiative by Pro Helvetia and the Swiss Polar Institute, PolARTS aims to encourage exchange and foster collaboration between #arts and #polarscience.
Deadline: 31.01.2026
ℹ️https://swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-instruments/polarts/

The CYANACTALP project has completed its final #Arctic field campaign.
How does climate-driven greening of lake shores affect #cyanobacteria? Research by Camilla Capelli #SUPSI, in collaboration with #INRS, hosted at the Italian research station #DirigibileItalia thanks to #SwissPolarInstitute.

⏰ Deadline approaching!
We look forward to your contributions to Session 18 dedicated to polar and high-altitude environments!

On 28 Aug 2025, our new exhibition Deglaciation – Measuring the Ice opens at extract (ETH Zurich Collections & Archives). Join the vernissage at ETH Zurich, HG E7, 17:30 with remarks by Prof. Farinotti & team + apéro.

📍 ETH Zurich, HG E7 (Main Building)
🗓 28 Aug 2025, 17:30

Congratulations to the #PrixDeQuervain recipients!
👉 Join us on 5 September at @ethz.ch - the #SwissPolarDay will finish on a celebratory note with the prize-giving ceremony. We look forward to it!
🔗 Full programme & registration: swisspolar.ch/event/swiss-...

Congratulations to the GreenFjord project team on their article in the latest issue of @nature.com !
greenfjord-project.ch/calving-driv...

OPEN CALL: Mertz Fellowship 2025
A partnership between @swissembassyaus.bsky.social, Swissnex, Antarctic Science Foundation and @swisspolar.bsky.social, the call welcomes applications from #ECRs in polar and alpine science based in CH and AU by 31 Oct, 11pm CET
👉 headstartswiss.au/home/mertz-f...

🚨 OPEN CALLS: SPI Exploratory Grants & SPI Technogrants
⏰ Apply by 𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 (noon, Swiss time). We look forward to your proposals!
🔗 swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...
#innovation #polarscience #sustainability #cleantech #technology #environment #fundingopportunities #SwissResearchers

Glacier 3000 excursion with APECS Switzerland (2025) Event Timing: Saturday, August 9th 2025 Number of attendees: 15 ECRs based on a first-come, first-served basis with priority for ERCs in polar & high mountain areas. For questions, please contact us ...

🏔️ Join APECS Switzerland on 9 August for an excursion to Glacier 3000.
👉 A fantastic opportunity to explore an iconic Alpine site while connecting with fellow early-career researchers
👉 For ECRs in polar and high-altitude science
👉limited to 15 participants
More info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🚨 Open Forum registrations close on 31 July 🚨
There is one week left to apply for a spot in the Open Forum sessions during the #SwissPolarDay at @ethz.ch
🔗 Submit your project: forms.office.com/e/CxLGMX0xW8
Applications from ECRs welcome!
#SwissResearchers #polarscience #climate

Ph.D. positions in ocean ecological/biogeochemical modeling

⚠️ We're hiring!

Two new #PhD positions are now opened in our group @ethz.ch, focusing on key biogeochemical essential ocean observables 🤓

Learn more about these opportunities ⤵️ and spread the news 🌊

#OceanScience #ETH #AcademicJobs #PhDlife

Present your research during the #SwissPolarDay Open Forum sessions! Application window closes on 31 July 👉 forms.office.com/e/CxLGMX0xW8
The full programme is now available on the event webpage: swisspolar.ch/event/swiss-...
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SwissResearchers #polarscience #ECRs

#internationalcooperation
Yesterday, SPI and Antarctica New Zealand signed an MoA. With this joint approach, SPI and ANZ seek to support their scientific communities in navigating the practical, logistical, and ethical complexities of #research in #Antarctica: chk.me/v08XQ52
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#FieldAndSummerSchool #Training
📣 Next opportunity:
Saroma Sea ice School, Japan
⏰ apply by end of September
📅28 Feb - 9 Mar 2026
🔗 sites.google.com/site/bepsiiw...

💡Apply for SPI support: swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...

#FieldAndSummerSchool #Training
📣 Next opportunity:
The Patagonian Icefields Research Program, Chile
⏰ apply by 7 Aug
📅12 Nov - 1 Dec
🔗 www.patagonianicefields.org/prospective-...

💡Apply for SPI support: swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...

🚨 #FundingOpportunity Deadline closing soon!
We look forward to your proposals!
#polardata #sustainability #polarresearch #SwissResearchers #Arctic #PolarScience

Call for Projects Now Open – Polar Initiative 2025

From June 2 to June 30, proposals are welcome for projects that aim to strengthen and support decision-making processes for the protection and conservation of polar ecosystems.

More info: www.fpa2.org/en/depots/th...

There are a few seats left - join us on 10 June in Sion or online: swisspolar.ch/event/conduc...

📣 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲!
The 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2025 will be held on
🗓️ 5 September
📍 ETH Zurich @ethz.ch
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: swisspolar.ch/event/swiss-...
We look forward to seeing you in Zurich!
#SwissResearchers #ECR #polarscience #highaltitude #climate #SwissPolarDay

📣 Speakers announced!

We’re excited to share more info about our upcoming PYRN Fieldwork Webinar Series!

Steve’s talk on fieldwork challenges and planning: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/s8wfC4k1pu...

Fieldwork panel Q&A featuring 5 amazing speakers: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9TL1C5l2qh...

✍️ 475 external experts & 40 EPB members have already signed our open call to secure Europe’s leadership in #polarresearch by targeted investments in #FP10 - and the number is still growing! www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...

🚨 Add your name to the open call: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...