Scholarships to support French participation in the UArctic Congress 2026 & Ocean Connectivity Conference
This initiative by the French Institutes in Denmark and Norway aims to facilitate the participation of French researchers in the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference. It covers travel and registration costs for selected candidates
This initiative by the French Institutes in Denmark and Norway is part of the respective presidencies of the Arctic Council by the Kingdom of Norway (2023–2025) and the Kingdom of Denmark (2025–2027). It supports the scientific priorities promoted by France and the United Nations, notably at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), which was successfully held in Nice in June 2025, and within the framework of the Decade of the Cryosphere (2025-2034). It aims to support the active participation of French researchers in the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference, in support of France’s commitment to polar and ocean sciences and cooperation with Nordic researchers.
Read the call in French and English: https://french-nordic-research.se/denmark/call-for-projects/
Purpose of the programme
- French researchers (including doctoral and post-doctoral students): affiliation with a French research institution
- Have an abstract proposed to the scientific committee of the UArctic Congress 2026 (deadline for submission is 15 January 2026)
Eligible beneficiaries
The scholarship is open to French researchers, including doctoral and post-doctoral students, who:
- Are affiliated with a French research institution
- Have submitted an abstract to UArctic Congress 2026 (abstract deadline: 15 January 2026)
Priority will be given to applicants whose abstracts are accepted by the Congress.
Nature of the grant
The grant covers, within the limits of the available budget and the number of projects selected, and for a maximum amount of €2,000 per grant recipient:
- Registration fees for the UArctic Congress 2026 (including access to the Ocean Connectivity Conference)
- Travel expenses (transport, per diem)
Application procedure
Documents to be provided:
- A CV detailing your affiliation with a French research institution and including a list of publications
- Your abstract
- A cover letter (1 page max.) explaining the scientific and partnership interest of your participation
- A summary budget highlighting the amount requested (up to €2,000)
Application deadline: 15 January 2026
Submission of applications: Applications must be sent by email to servicescience@institutfrançais.dk with the subject line: UArctic 2026 grant application – [Surname First name].
Selection of candidates
Priority: Preference will be given to candidates whose projects have been selected by the UArctic Congress 2026.
Contact
For any questions: servicescience@institutfrançais.dk