The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) aims to initiate, facilitate and co-ordinate high-quality international Antarctic research, including the understanding of the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system. The organization promotes international cooperation and publishes and disseminates the results of its scientific findings.
The SCAR Fellowship Program is crafted to foster the participation of early-career researchers in Antarctic scientific studies, thereby enhancing international capacity and cooperation in polar research. With more than 80 SCAR Fellowships awarded since its inception in 2002, the program not only seeks to deepen the understanding of Antarctica but also to create lasting international partnerships by enabling early-career researchers to join project teams from other countries. Recognizing the challenges posed by the pandemic, the program has adapted by allowing remote Fellowships and ensuring flexibility to accommodate travel or activity disruptions. Supported by additional funding from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, 4-5 Fellowships are awarded annually, with each grant providing up to USD $15,000. The financial assistance covers various fellowship-related expenses, while the home and host institutes bear in-country costs and waive bench fees, respectively.