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Arctic Field Grant (AFG) – Funding for Fieldwork in Svalbard
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Location:Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd
Grantmaking entity type:Government agency
Quick summary
Objectives: The Arctic Field Grant (AFG) aims to facilitate fieldwork in Svalbard for master's and doctoral students, alongside researchers who are not ye...
Eligibility criteria: Eligibility is specifically tailored to master's and doctoral students, as well as more experienced researchers who have not already established themselves in Svalbard. The applicants must be affiliated with a Norwegian research organization, which must serve as the Project Owner. The...
Description
Financial scheme: Coordination and Support Activity
Application deadline: 12 November 2025, 13:00 CET
Relevant thematic areas for this call: Climate and the environment
Target groups: Research organisations
Funding scale: NOK 20 000-120 000
Project duration: 1-12 months
Purpose: The purpose is to support fieldwork in Svalbard for master's and doctoral students. More established researchers who are not already established in Svalbard can also apply. Applicants must be employed by or have some other affiliation with a Norwegian research organisation. The main priority of this call is to promote career development in polar research among students and researchers. For master's and doctoral students, the collected field data must be necessary for, and part of, the thesis.
NOK 1 million of the total funding is earmarked for projects based in Ny-Ålesund and with project managers employed in Norwegian (approved) research organisations.
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Environment & Climate
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Key areas:
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Natural resource and ecosystem management
- Climate change and environmental resilience
Research & Innovation
Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.
Key areas:
- Scientific research, studies, and investigations
- Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
- Technology development
- Space-related research and exploration themes
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Norway
Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.
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