Award Provisions
Length
Program activities will commence in September 2024 and conclude in Spring 2026. All grantees are expected to attend three in-person meetings, complete an academic residential exchange, participate in monthly webinars, collaborate in interdisciplinary thematic groups, and maintain ongoing virtual communication with fellow grantees and lead scholars. Canadian scholars will complete a research visit to the United States for a minimum of six consecutive weeks and a maximum of three consecutive months (starting October 2024 and to be completed by January 2026).
- September 8-14, 2024 - Opening Group Meeting (Norway)
Norway - June 2025 - Mid-year Group Meeting (TBD)
TBD - April 2026 - Final Group Meeting (Washington, DC)
Washington, DC
Grant Provisions
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholars will receive grant funding in the amount of US $40,000 to support their international travel to all in-person program meetings and maintenance for the individual exchange visit, research materials and assistance for grantees only. Lodging and meals for all group meetings will be covered separately.
Scholars will be provided ASPE health benefits for the periods of their exchange visits and their attendance at the three international program meetings. Participating scholars should maintain any additional personal primary health insurance coverage they may have for the duration of the program.