In an effort towards advancing academic research and fostering excellence among Early Career Researchers (ECRs), APECS Canada teamed up with the journal Arctic Science for the creation of an ECR Reviewer Program. The initiative aims to empower young scholars by providing them with opportunities to engage in the peer review process, enhancing their skills and contributing to the academic community.
APECS News
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Wind in their Sails - Leaders in ocean spaces
What puts the wind in your sails? The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), Women of the Arctic (WoA) and Women in Polar Science (WiPS) have teamed up to offer this event which brings together a diverse group of ocean leaders from across the Arctic.
Read more ...Join the APECS Council leadership team as Representative Coordinator
APECS is seeking an additional Representative Coordinator (RC) to join the Council leadership team from March to June 2024. As a RC, you will coordinate the announcement and application process for ECR opportunities and APECS Representative positions amongst partner organizations of APECS. Note that this position requires a degree of commitment (around 1 hour/week), so please consider if you have the time to fulfil this role before applying.
Antarctic Science Bursary 2024: tips + Q&A for potential applicants
In coordination with the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), Antarctic Science Ltd. is running a webinar to help potential applicants of 2024 Antarctic Science International Bursary. This bursary runs every year and is for up to £6000 to support PhD or early career researchers to extend the scope of an existing research project. More details here: http://www.antarcticsciencebursary.org.uk/. A great opportunity to get top-up funding for that exciting idea of yours!
Read more ...Dr. Sonja Ostertag Receives 2023 APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award
In recognition of her outstanding commitment to research excellence within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR), Dr. Sonja Ostertag has been awarded the prestigious 2023 APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award.
New Svalbard ECR Network Project Group
APECS, in collaboration with SIOS, is pleased to announce a new Project Group: the Svalbard ECR Network.
Read more ...APECS delegation at COP28
Earlier this December, APECS' UN Climate Change Conference Project Group sent its first ever delegation to the United Nations' annual climate change summit, COP28, in Dubai. The delegates — Ryan O'Hara, Simone Weichenrieder, Anamika Poyil, and Veda Athalye — advocated for the cryosphere in the conference's climate negotiations and attended sessions and talks to better understand the relationship between climate change and climate policy and polar research and preservation.
APECS members at their panel event at the Cryosphere Pavillion at COP28. From left to right: Ryan O'Hara, Susana Hancock, Geetha Joby (on screen), Alexandra Filippova (on screen) and Simone Weichenrieder.
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APECS International Directorate holiday & New Year's closure
The APECS International Directorate will be closed Thursday 21 December through Wednesday 10 January due to winter holidays of its staff members.
APECS at the One Planet - Polar Summit
APECS was represented at the One Planet - Polar Summit in Paris, France between the 8th and 10th of November. This event gathered scientists, policy makers and civil society to discuss recent findings of the impacts of climate change on the polar and alpine regions and to discuss knowledge gaps that should be prioritized and supported by governments.
Read more ...APECS is seeking two National Committee Coordinators
APECS members — here is your chance to join the APECS Council Leadership!
APECS is looking for two additional National Committee Coordinators:
- 1 Full-term position for the rest of the current term (until 30 September 2024)
- 1 Temporary position for two months (February and March 2024)
As a NCC, you will provide a link between the NC representatives on the Council, the Executive Committee, and the International Directorate. You will maintain communication with NC representatives and help renew partnership agreements between NCs and APECS. Note that this position requires a degree of commitment (around 1 hour/week), so please consider if you have the time to fulfil this role before applying.
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