August 26, 2025

One Week Until the POLARIN Brokerage Event for the 2nd Transnational Access Call Registration Agenda (pdf) On September 2, 2025 (15:00–17:00 CEST), POLARIN will host a brokerage event for its Second Transnational Access (TA) Call to polar research infrastructures. The finalized agenda is now available. The TA programme offers researchers worldwide free access to 64 Arctic and Antarctic infrastructures. Access can be either in person (hands on), with selected users visiting installations to carry out research, or remote, through services such as provision of reference materials, samples, or access to high performance computing facilities. The September 2 event will: Provide an overview of the POLARIN project and its Transnational Access Calls Highlight selected research infrastructures from the 64 available Introduce the new POLARIN Geographic Information System (GIS) Registration Agenda (pdf) Key Dates for the 2nd POLARIN Transnational Access Call September 1, 2025 – Call opens October 30, 2025 (16:00 CET) – Call closes Mid-March 2026 – Access decisions communicated April 2026 – Negotiations with successful projects begin Related Upcoming Events: To support the polar research community, POLARIN is also organizing an information webinar on September 18, 10:30–13:00 CEST. The seminar will cover the application and evaluation process, as well as the principles of Transnational Access. A dedicated Q&A session will give participants the opportunity to address specific queries. The webinar can be accessed via this link: https://oulu.zoom.us/j/69306892467. Expert Pool: POLARIN is inviting experts to join its Expert Pool, contributing to the review of proposals submitted under the Transnational Access calls. Interested individuals are encouraged to register and indicate their field of expertise here.

Supporting Excellence in Polar Research: Preparing for POLARIN’s 2nd TA Call POLARIN is pleased to share our latest interview highlighting the opportunities available through the 2nd Transnational Access (TA) Call for Proposals with three key POLARIN leaders behind the initiative: Veronica Willmott, POLARIN Project Manager, Hannele Savela, POLARIN Transnational Access Coordinator, and Michele Rebesco, POLARIN Evaluation Secretariat. The conversation explores how researchers can benefit from POLARIN’s unique network of 64 Arctic and Antarctic research infrastructures, from field stations and vessels to core repositories and observatories. It also shares insights and lessons learned from POLARIN’s first Transnational Access (TA) Call, and the value that transnational access to research infrastructures brings to the polar research community. The discussion also looks at how to become an evaluator, the kinds of support POLARIN provides to successful projects, and offers practical advice for researchers planning to submit a proposal to the upcoming second call. The 2nd TA Call opens on September 1, 2025, providing researchers worldwide with the chance to apply for free access to cutting-edge facilities. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their proposals early and follow the detailed guidelines available on the POLARIN website.  Key Events:September 2, 15:00- 17:00 CEST: Join our Brokerage event to learn more about the project, explore some of the 64 polar research infrastructures, and discover POLARIN GIS Registration  Agenda September 18, 10:30–13:00 CEST: Join our Information Webinar to learn more about the 2nd Transnational Call: link