International funderBased in United Kingdom

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

Cambridge, United KingdomWebsite

About Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) supports early-career scientists working on Antarctic and polar research, with an emphasis on building international collaboration and strengthening scientific capacity across member countries. Its main funding appears to be fellowship-based, helping PhD students and recent PhDs travel to research facilities, collaborate with host institutions, and advance work in Antarctic science across the life, physical, and geosciences. SCAR is distinctive for funding mobility and research exchange rather than large institutional grants, making it especially relevant for researchers seeking hands-on international collaboration in polar science.

Focus Areas

Antarctic SciencePolar Research FellowshipsEarly-Career Researcher Capacity BuildingInternational Research CollaborationLife Sciences in Extreme EnvironmentsGeosciences and Physical Sciences

Giving Approach

Competitive annual fellowship awards, typically up to USD 15,000, for short-term research visits and collaboration; additional visiting scholar support appears to be program-based and likely invitation or affiliation driven.

How to approach this funder

Watch the annual fellowship deadline (next listed deadline: 4 September 2026) and apply through SCAR’s fellowship competition as an early-career researcher. Applicants should propose a clear collaboration with a SCAR member-country host institution and show how the visit will build capacity and advance Antarctic research.

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Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

About Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

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SCAR Fellowship Scheme

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

About Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

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Giving Approach

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

SCAR Fellowship Scheme