International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg, Austria.

Every summer since 1977, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has hosted up to 50 doctoral students from around the world in its three-month long Young Scientist Summer Programme (YSSP).

The YSSP is designed for advanced PhD students – ideally about two years prior to completing their PhD – working on a topic that is compatible with ongoing research at IIASA and who wish to explore the policy implications of their work. Participants work under the direct mentorship of experienced IIASA scientists in a unique interdisciplinary and international research environment. As part of their participation, YSSP fellows produce a paper serving as the first step towards a publishable journal article, and have the opportunity to build up contacts for future collaboration within the institute’s worldwide network.

The 2026 YSSP will run on-site from 1 June to 28 August 2026, and participants will have the opportunity to finalize their research papers in September 2026.

The deadline to apply is 12 January 2026.

The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and the Swiss Polar Institute (SPI) have launched the next call for PolARTS, a joint initiative that supports collaboration between artists and polar scientists. The program aims to create space for dialogue, exploration, and shared research across disciplines—without the pressure of producing specific outputs.

Up to three tandems—each consisting of a Switzerland-based artist and a polar scientist—will be supported for a collaborative process lasting 12 to 18 months. The focus is on mutual learning, with regular exchanges in both artistic and scientific contexts. Applicants are invited to propose projects that engage with the polar regions (Arctic or Antarctic) or remote high-altitude environments (e.g., Andes, Himalayas).

Eligible artists and scientists must be based in or affiliated with Swiss institutions and must not have received previous PolARTS funding. A field trip to a polar or high-altitude region may be supported as an optional component of the collaboration.

Funding includes:

• Up to CHF 7,000 for artists’ living expenses (plus childcare support if applicable)
• Up to CHF 5,500 for tandem operational costs
• Up to CHF 10,000 for field trip expenses (artist only, separate application)

The application deadline is 31 January 2026 at 17:00 CET. All applications must be submitted in English via the online platform.

For full details and application instructions, please visit the official PolARTS website or click the “read more” button below.

The Mount Everest Foundation aims to promote and support exploration and research expeditions in the world’s mountain regions by providing grants to suitable expeditions.

All applications are first reviewed by an independent Screening Committee, which seeks expert advice when necessary. The committee’s recommendations are then passed on to the Management Committee of Trustees for final consideration.

Info for Applicants

We encourage applicants who are organizing a mountaineering or scientific expedition scheduled between December 2025 and mid-April 2026 to be sure to submit your funding application by 30 September 2025.

For expeditions taking place after mid-April 2026, applicants may choose to apply during this current funding round or wait for the first round of 2026, which has a deadline of 31 January 2026.

Before applying, please review our Information Page to check if your expedition is eligible and to learn about any additional funding you might qualify for. Then, follow the steps outlined on our Applications Page.

If you have any questions about the funding guidelines or the application process, feel free to contact us at secretary@mef.org.uk

International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) co-sponsors cryosphere-related workshops, educational or other events that further the IACS Objectives and align with the remits of IACS divisions, up to a maximum of 3000 Euros per event. In years with IACS/IUGG assemblies, priority will be given to travel grants and events at or in close connection with the assemblies.

There are two deadlines per year on 1 April and 1 October. Funding requests must be submitted at least three months before the event that is to be supported (for example, the 1 April deadline could be used to request support for events in July onwards). Applicants will be informed of decisions approximately two weeks after the deadline.

Deadlines: 1 October and 1 April

Future Earth seeks to support inclusivity and diversity participation of early-career researchers and of researchers in low to middle income countries (LMICs).  Indigenous communities, women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQAI+ community are especially encouraged to apply. Members of the Future Earth networks are invited to submit applications for funding support of travel, registration, and/or participation expenses.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 90 days before the start date of the program or event.

Cross-Cutting Initiatives are integrative and synthesis activities that promote collaborations between Future Earth entities and encourage research co-creation and transdisciplinarity. Proposals addressing priorities identified by the Future Earth Assembly or originating as original ideas are eligible for consideration. Collaborations must involve at least two program offices from Future Earth networks.

Amount: Funding of up to €50,000 is available per initiative.

Application submission deadlines are 31 March and 30 September of each year.  Application submission deadlines are 31 March and 30 September of each year.