Photo: APECS Canada
APECS Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 "Arctic Science to Art" Contest.
This contest invites early-career researchers to communicate their research on issues affecting northern communities through accessible, plain-language storytelling.
The winning submission will receive the opportunity to:
-Collaborate with an Indigenous artist to convert their research into a comic strip;
-Receive a complimentary registration to the 2026 ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting in Halifax, Canada (December 7-10, 2026);
-Be featured on the ArcticNet’s blog or podcast Arctic Minded, and on the ARF’s blog Arctic Focus.
All polar early-career researchers are encouraged to participate! Eligible research projects must be conducted above the discontinuous permafrost line, and affiliated with a Canadian university, college, or other institution. All disciplines are accepted.
To participate, please complete this application form before July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
