Arctic Leadership Initiative Opportunities

April 19, 2024

The University of 桃花直播 is developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position 桃花直播ns as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify 桃花直播 Native voices in Arctic 桃花直播 development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise. 

We are soliciting proposals for several President's Arctic Professors to showcase and advance national and international Arctic engagement. Funding is also available to faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students for Arctic Engagement Awards. 

The application deadline is April 26, 2024. Additional information on the initiative and application process can be found on the UA Arctic Leadership Initiative site.

President鈥檚 Arctic Professors - Purpose: Showcase and advance UA鈥檚 Arctic engagement in 桃花直播, nationally, and internationally.

  • Up to three President鈥檚 Arctic Professors will be recognized in this initial round.
  • Colleges/Institutes will receive $40,000 annually for two academic years for the Arctic Professor鈥檚 salary support
  • Download application details (PDF)

Arctic Engagement Awards - Purpose: Expand UA鈥檚 Arctic engagement and visibility. A wide array of possible activities is eligible including research, curriculum development, student engagement, participation in a thematic network, support an exchange student, and more.

  • Number of awards: 8 to 10 proposals will be funded.
  • Award amount: $5,000 to $20,000 for activities between May 2024 and June 2025.
  • Download application details (PDF)