Call for Arctic Six Chairs 2026

Do you want to foster collaboration in research for and within the Arctic regions of Finland, Norway, and Sweden? If so, take the opportunity and apply to become an Arctic Six Chair. Deadline is 20 March, 2026.

Prospective Arctic Six Chairs are established scholars at an Arctic Six university, with either recent or ongoing research collaborations with other Arctic Six partner universities, or who plan to develop such partnerships. Arctic Six Universities include Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Nord University, the University of Lapland, and the University of Oulu.

Becoming an Arctic Six Chair will enable scholars to build these collaborations, whilst providing support for developing joint projects, as well as assistance with applying for larger funding calls. Applicants from all disciplines or fields of study are welcome to apply.

Successful applicants will work on their projects on a part-time basis for 2 years.

More information and application form on the Arctic Six website

Created 19.1.2026 | Updated 19.1.2026