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Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF)

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: To protect the integrity of Alaska's ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods for Alaska's communities and people.
Programmes Offered:
- General Grantmaking Operating Support Grants
- General Grantmaking Project Support Grants
- Rapid Response Grants
- Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust Grants
- Conservation Internship Program
Range of Support: Varies by programme from $1,000.00-$25,000.00
Eligibility: Non-profit organisations, individuals; Projects located in Alaska.
Duration of Support: Varies by programme from 1-3 years
Website: http://www.akcf.org

Alexander von Humboldt

Source of Funding: Germany // Foundations
Objective: To strengthen Germany's international cultural relations as well as its potential for efficiency and innovation in science and learning by cross-border and inter-disciplinary collaboration between top-flight researchers
Programmes Offered:
- Fellowships for applicants inside and outside of Germany
- Research Awards
- Award for the friendliest Ausländerbehörde
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Programmes may have age limits.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Additional Information: Allowances for travel, accompanying spouses and children may be granted
Website: http://www.avh.de

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: To advance science and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.
Programmes Offered:
- Congressional Fellowships Programm
- Diplomacy
- Global Security
- Global Stewardship
- AAAS/NSF
- Risk Policy
- Defense Policy
- Environmental
- AAAS/NIH
- Homeland Security
Range of Support: Varies by programme; Up to $75,000
Eligibility: Must have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree; Must be a U.S. citizen
Duration of Support: 1 year
Website: http://fellowships.aaas.org

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Source of Funding: United States // Foundations
Objective: Aids and promotes such scientific, literary, and educational purposes as may be in the furtherance of the public welfare or tend to promote the well-doing or well-being of mankind.
Programmes Offered:
- Higher Education
- Museums and Art Conservation
- Performing Arts
- Conservation and the Environment
- Population
- Public Affairs
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: Restricted to United States; Not for individuals
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.mellon.org

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: To advance the study of Canada's North through the natural and social sciences, the arts and humanities; and to acquire, preserve and disseminate information on physical, environmental and social conditions in the North.
Programmes Offered:
- Grants-in-Aid
- Fellows Program
- Canadian Fellows
- American Fellows
- International Fellows
- Jennifer Robinson Memorial Scholarship
- Lorraine Allison Scholarship
Range of Support: Up to $5000
Eligibility: Aimed at young researchers, especially graduate students.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Additional Information: Can be used for travel, supplies, equipment and services, but not for salary or wages. Can entail field, library or office-intensive investigations.
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina

Arctic Research Support and Logistics Program

Source of Funding: United States // Logistics
Objective: Supports the field component of research projects funded through science programs in the Arctic Sciences Section of OPP and through other programs at NSF.
Services Offered:
- Transportation
- Communication
- Trained Staff
- Equipment
- Safety Courses
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/arctic

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)

Source of Funding: Multinational
Objective: To foster global change research in the Asia-Pacific region, increase developing country participation in that research, and strengthen interactions between the science community and policy makers.
Programmes Offered:
- Climate Change & Variability
- Changes in Coastal Zones & Inland Waters
- Changes in Atmospheric Composition
- Changes in Terrestrial Ecosystems & Biodiversity
Range of Support: Average of US $45,000
Eligibility: Must involve three or more APN Approved Countries, at least two of which are developing countries.
Duration of Support: Maximum of 3 years but only a limited number of multi-year projects are funded.
Website: http://www.apn.gr.jp

Association for Women in Science

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: Dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
Programmes Offered:
- Scholarships
- Fellowships
Range of Support: $1,000 to $20,000
Eligibility: Offers graduate and undergraduate awards
Duration of Support: 1-2 years
Website: http://www.awis.org

Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: The advancement of northern scholarship through education and research.
Programmes Offered:
- Canadian Northern Studies Polar Commission Scholarship
- RCGS Studentships in Northern Studies
- Scholarships in Northern Studies
- Caribou Research Award
- Arctic Cooperatives Award
- Special Bursaries for Northern Residents
- Research Support Opportunity in Arctic Environmental Studies
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: Information not found
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.cyberus.ca/~acuns

Aurora Research Institute

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: Dedicated to excellence, leadership and innovation in Northern education and research.
Programmes Offered:
- Research Assistant Program
- Research Fellowship Program
- James M. Harrison Bursary (For students)
- Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) (For students)
Range of Support: Provides up to $3000.00
Eligibility: Research based in the Northwest Territories
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.nwtresearch.com

AWI - Alfred Wegener Institut - German National Centre for Polar and Marine Research (Arctic & Antarctic)

Source of Funding: Germany // Logistics
Objective: Coordinates Polar research in Germany and provides both the necessary equipment and the essential logistic back up for polar expeditions.
Services Offered:
- Research stations
- Transportation via ships/aircraft
- Obtaining materials, fuel and equipment for expeditions
Website: http://www.awi-bremerhaven.de

Barents Euro-Arctic Region (BEAR)

Source of Funding: Europe
Objective: To create opportunities to learn each other's language and to increase efforts within research and development.
Programmes Offered:
- Finland Exchange Programme
- Norway Exchange Programme
- Russia Exchange Programme
- Sweden Exchange Programme
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Varies by programme
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://www.barents.no

Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC)

Source of Funding: United States // Logistics
Objective: Dedicated to the encouragement of research and educational activities pertaining to Alaska's North Slope and the adjacent portions of the Arctic Ocean.
Services Offered:
- Equipment
- Housing
- Support personnel
- Permits
- Transportation
Website: http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/basc

Community Research & Development Information Service

Source of Funding: Europe
Objective: To promote participation in the European Union research programmes
Programmes Offered:
- Sixth Framework Programme
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Varies by programme
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://www.cordis.lu

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: A planning tool to protect and sustain a healthy environment and to meet the expectations of Canadians who want a growing economy in harmony with a healthy environment.
Programmes Offered:
- Determining the significance of environmental effects
- Follow-up
- Human impact assessment
- Regional environmental effects framework
- Integrating climate change considerations into environmental assessment
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Canadian individuals or organisations
Duration of Support: Both single-year and multi-year projects will be considered.
Additional Information: Salary, operation, management, professional editing, and travel expenses are supported.
Website: http://www.ceaa.gc.ca

Canadian Circumpolar Institute

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: Awards grants-in-aid to support the research programs of students, academics, and residents of Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Programmes Offered:
- Circumpolar/Boreal Alberta Research (C/BAR) Grants
- Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) Grants
Range of Support: $5,000 per year; Intended as a supplementary source of funding
Eligibility: Graduate and senior undergraduate students (priority) of the University of Alberta, staff or students at another college or University in Alberta, as well as residents of Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca

Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: To foster scientific research on the climate system, climate change, extreme weather, air quality and marine environmental prediction.
Programmes Offered:
- Understanding key climate system processes, including greenhouse gas sources and sinks
- Understanding key meteorological and atmospheric processes that impact on air quality
- Improving knowledge of oceanic and atmospheric processes leading to improved marine environmental predictions
- Understanding the probability of occurrence and improving the prediction of extreme and hazardous weather
- Developing and improving weather air quality and climate system models
Range of Support: $200,000/year for an individual
Eligibility: Must be affiliated with a Canadian university
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.cfcas.org

Center for Global Change and Arctic System Research

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: For developing, coordinating and implementing interdisciplinary research and education related to the role of the Arctic and sub-Arctic in the Earth system, and to stimulate and facilitate global change research in this region.
Programmes Offered:
- Global Change Student Research Grant Competition
Range Of Support: Not to exceed $5,000 per year.
Eligibility: Students must have graduate or undergraduate student status in a degree-granting program at University of Alaska Fairbanks at the time the research will be conducted.
Duration of Support: Funding for 1-2 year projects
Website: http://www.cgc.uaf.edu

Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC)

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: To enhance field research conducted by researchers utilizing facilities and services of the CNSC.
Programmes Offered:
- Northern Research Fund (NRF)
Range of Support: $7,000
Eligibility: Open to all researchers
Duration of Support: 1 year
Additional Information: Provides travel, accommodations and vehicle support.
Website: http://mail.churchillmb.net/~cnsc/re-funding.html

City University of Hong Kong (CityU)

Source of Funding: China
Objective: Providing support for research policy formulation and strategic planning
Programmes Offered:
- Start-up Grant for New Staff
- France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
- Health Care and Promotion Fund (HCPF)
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Varies by programme
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk

Clare Boothe Luce Program

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: Promotes the advancement of American women through higher education in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Programmes Offered:
- Undergraduate scholarships
- Graduate fellowships
- Term support for tenure-track appointments at the assistant or associate professorship level
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: All awards must be used exclusively in the United States (not for travel or study abroad) and all student recipients must be citizens of the United States.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Additional Information: Grants are made only to four-year degree-granting institutions, not directly to individuals.
Website: http://www.hluce.org

Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF)

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: Intended to support early actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase understanding of the impact, the cost and the benefits of the various implementation options open to Canada.
Programmes Offered:
- Building for the Future
- International Policy and Related Activities
- Public Education and Outreach
- Science, Impacts and Adaptation
- Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: Information not found
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.climatechange.gc.ca

Danish Polar Center

Source of Funding: Denmark // Logistics
Objective: A knowledge and service centre for scientists and institutions that deal with polar research and arctic matters, for Danish authorities, and for the Danish public in general.
Services Offered:
- Facilities/Laboratories
- Transportation
- Papers
- Safety
Website: http://www.dpc.dk

Danish Polar Center

Source of Funding: Denmark
Objective: A knowledge and service centre for scientists and institutions that deal with polar research and arctic matters, for Danish authorities, and for the Danish public in general.
Programmes Offered:
- Projects with fieldwork
- Projects with the Greenland Ice Sheet
- Projects with people
- Other projects
Range Of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Also allows projects funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and/or with logistics support by provided by VECO Polar Resources.
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://www.dpc.dk

Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: To support First Nations and Inuit in developing healthy, sustainable communities and in achieving their economic and social aspirations.
Programmes Offered:
- Northern Scientific Training Program
Range of Support: Transportation and living costs. It is not a source of primary support for students pursuing northern research.
Eligibility: Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a Canadian university. Post-doctoral studies are not supported.
Duration of Support: 1 Year
Website: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

Eastern Europe Peoples Foundation

Source of Funding: Europe
Objective: Dedicated to providing scholarships to the children of Eastern Europe
Programmes Offered:
- Scholarships to provide partial tuition, books, and room & board
Range of Support: Amount varies
Eligibility: Must be a citizen of a Eastern European country and rank within the top 10% of their public school class
Duration of Support: 1 year but can be renewed
Website: http://www.eepfi.org

Earthwatch Institute

Source of Funding: Multinational
Objective: To promote the sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships among scientists, the general public, educators, and businesses.
Programmes Offered:
- For Students
- For Scientists
- For Educators
- Other Grants
- African Fellowship Programme
- Developing Country Scientists Initiative
- Women in Science Initiative
- Young Scientist Initiative
Range of Support: Average between $16,000 and $48,000 for one full season
Eligibility: Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, or researchers with equivalent scholarship or commensurate life experience.
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Additional Information: Cannot be used for PI salaries, capital equipment, or overhead costs.
Website: http://www.earthwatch.org

EuropeAid - Europa

Source of Funding: Europe
Objective: To ensure that community aid is implemented effectively, whilst providing high standards of quality in the design and implementation of projects.
Programmes Offered:
- Call for Proposals
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: To all natural and legal persons of the [EU] Member States
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid

European Science Foundation

Source of Funding: Europe
Objective: To share knowledge, to learn new techniques, to train young scientists, to unite nationally funded programmes in a European coordinated activity and to create an interdisciplinary forum.
Programmes Offered:
- Physical and Engineering Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Life, Environmental and Earth Sciences
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
Range of Support: From 300kFF to 1,600kFF per year for a period of three to five years.
Eligibility: Researchers based in universities and research institutions in those countries whose national research funding agencies are signatories to the scheme.
Duration of Support: A maximum of five years' funding in each country
Website: http://www.esf.org

Fulbright Program

Source of Funding: Multinational
Objective: To increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Programmes Offered:
- U.S. Citizen Program
- Non-U.S. Citizen Program
- Hubert H. Humphrey Program
- Study of the U.S. Program
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Varies by programme
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright

German Science Foundation (DFG)

Source of Funding: Germany
Objective: To act consistently in the best interest of the individual researchers, their institutions and their research fields.
Programmes Offered:
- Individual Grants Programme
- Coordinated Programmes
- Promoting Young Researchers
- Scientific Prizes
- Funding Scientific Instrumentation and Infrastructure
- Encouraging Scientific Contacts
- Project Groups
- Ideas Workshop
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Varies by programme
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://www.dfg.de

Hokkaido University

Source of Funding: Japan
Objective: Succeeding accumulated traditional academic research developmentally, pursuing advanced and academic research to respond to a changing modern society, providing knowledge to society
Programmes Offered:
- Grant-in-Aid
- Joint Research with Industry
- Commissioned Research
- Grants and Endowments
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: Information not found
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.hokudai.ac.jp

Institut Polaire Francais Paul-Emile Victor (IPEV)

Source of Funding: France
Objective: To provide the legal framework and the human, logistic, technical and financial means for the development of French research in the polar regions.
Programmes Offered:
- Geophysics
- Glaciology
- Biology
- Medicine
- Oceanography
- Human sciences
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: French or international programmes where French participants play a major role
Duration of Support: From 1 to 4 years
Website: http://www.ifremer.fr/ifrtp
Hugh & Jane Ferguson Foundation
- Source of Funding: United States
- Objective: Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of nature, including wildlife and their required habitats.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Community-based projects working to restore habitat and wildlife by activating volunteers and local residents.
  - Collaborative and coalition projects involving a number of Organisations working together to share strengths and maximize effectiveness.
  - Cultural and natural history institutions exploring the history and traditions of the greater Puget Sound area.
  - Projects from Native American communities throughout the Northwest.
- Range of Support: $3,000 to $7,500
- Eligibility: Grants are not made to national organizations located outside of the Pacific Northwest
- Duration of Support: Must wait two years before reapplying for additional support.
- Website: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/ferguson
INTAS
- Source of Funding: Multinational
- Objective: To support research cooperation between research institutes, universities and industry from the INTAS Members and the Partner countries from the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS).
- Programmes Offered:
  - Calls for Proposals
  - Research Projects and Networks (with Power of Attorney)
  - Young Scientist Fellowships
  - Innovation Grants
  - Summer School Support
  - Infrastructure Actions
  - Strategic Scientific Workshops
- Range Of Support: Varies by programme
- Eligibility: Information not found
- Duration of Support: Varies by programme; From 8 months to 2 years
- Additional Information: Members are the European Union, the European Community, Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey. Partner countries include the New Independent States.
- Website: http://www.intas.be
Japan Fund for Global Environment
- Source of Funding: Japan
- Objective: Provides grants for environmental conservation activities carried out by Japanese and non-Japanese NGOs.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Developing regions by Japanese NGOs
  - Developing regions by non-Japanese NGOs
  - Japan by Japanese NGOs
- Range of Support: The Grant is fixed, and does not exceed the amount of expenses directly required for carrying out the Granted project.
- Eligibility: All applications must be written in Japanese. Foreign organisations must have a Japanese attorney (resident in Japan) to fill out the necessary forms.
- Duration of Support: A project may extend over multiple years but the grant application must be submitted each fiscal year and undergo the examination. This means that the grant covers only the activities to be carried out during that year.
- Additional Information: Full-time wages, endowments, and food expenses are not funded. However, temporary wages, and travel, material, construction, administration and rental expenses are funded by the grant.
- Website: http://www.eic.or.jp/jfge
Japan International Cooperation Agency
- Source of Funding: Japan
- Objective: Aimed at the transfer of technology and knowledge that can serve the socioeconomic development of the developing countries.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Technical Training of Overseas Participants
  - Youth Invitation Program
  - Dispatch of Technical Cooperation Experts
  - Development Studies
  - Grant Aid
  - Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
  - Development Cooperation
  - Disaster Relief
  - Support for Japanese Emigrants and Ethnic Japanese
  - Community Empowerment Program
  - JICA Partnership Program
- Range of Support: Varies with programme
- Eligibility: Varies with programme
- Duration of Support: Varies with programme
- Website: http://www.jica.go.jp
Japan Science and Technology Corporation
- Source of Funding: Japan
- Objective: To support science centres and grass roots activities across the nation and at the same time set up various ways of coordinating these activities.
- Programmes Offered:
  - International Exchange of Researchers
  - Research exchange
- Range of Support: Information not found
- Eligibility: Varies by programme
- Duration of Support: Varies by programme; 5 years maximum
- Website: http://www.jst.go.jp
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Source of Funding: Japan
- Objective: To support young researchers, promote international scientific cooperation, and to collect and distribute information on scientific research activities.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Fellowships
  - International Scientific Meetings in Japan
  - Fellows Plaza
  - Bilateral Program
  - Cooperative Program with Asian Countries
  - University-Industry Research Cooperation
  - Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
  - Research for the Future Program
  - International Prize for Biology
  - JSPS Core-to-Core Program
- Range of Support: Varies with programme.
- Eligibility: Information not found
- Duration of Support: Varies with programme.
- Website: http://www.jsps.go.jp
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
- Source of Funding: United States // Foundations
- Objective: A private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Human and Community Development
  - Global Security & Sustainability
  - General Programme
  - Macarthur Fellows Programme
  - Program-Related Investments
- Range of Support: $2,500 to $25 million
- Eligibility: Does not support political activities; Does not provide scholarships or tuition assistance for studies; Does not support annual fundraising drives, institutional benefits, honorary functions, or similar projects.
- Duration of Support: Varies by programme
- Website: http://www.macfound.org
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
- Source of Funding: United States
- Objective: Provides fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Fellowships to Assist Research and Artistic Creation
- Range of Support: $35,000 on average
- Eligibility: Only supports individuals, not students. Does not make grants to institutions or organisations.
- Duration of Support: 6 months to 1 year
- Additional Information: No special conditions attached to them, and fellows may spend their grant funds in any manner they deem necessary to their work
- Website: http://www.gf.org
Korea Science and Engineering Foundation
- Source of Funding: Republic of Korea
- Objective: To enhance the development and application of science and technology for the direct benefit of Alaskans.
- Programmes Offered:
  - Basic Research Grant
  - Interdisciplinary Research Grants
  - Program for Leading Scientists
  - Program for Women Scientists
  - Program for Regional Scientists
  - WISE Program
  - Research Infrastructure
  - Special Reserach Materials Banks
  - Specific Research Information Centers
  - Utilization of Research Facilities of High Value
  - Cooperative Activities
  - Fellowships
- Range of Support: Varies by programme
- Eligibility: Varies by programme
- Duration of Support: Varies by programme
- Website: http://www.kosef.re.kr/global/
  Manitoba Conservation
  - Source of Funding: Canada
  - Objective: Supports innovative projects that contribute to the protection, enhancement, conservation and/or rehabilitation of Manitoba's environment.
  - Programmes Offered:
    - Sustainable Development Innovations Fund (SDIF)
    - Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (WRAPP) Fund
    - Manitoba Climate Change Action Fund
    - Environmental Youth Corps (EYC)
    - Fisheries Enhancement Initiative Fund
  - Range of Support: Information not found
  - Eligibility: Information not found
  - Duration of Support: Information not found
  - Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/natres
  National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  - Source of Funding: United States
  - Objective: Dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend.
  - Programmes Offered:
    - General Matching Grant Program
    - Special Grant Program
  - Range of Support: Between $25,000 and $75,000 on average
  - Eligibility: Non-federal in origin; raised and dedicated specifically for the project; and voluntary in nature
  - Duration of Support: One year; Does not fund multi-year projects.
  - Website: http://www.nfwf.org
  National Institute of Polar Research
  - Source of Funding: Japan
  - Objective: To promote and conduct comprehensive scientific research in various disciplines in the polar regions and to administer the scientific programs of and provide logistic support to the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions (JARE).
  - Programmes Offered:
    - Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition
    - International Science Programs
    - Exchange of Scientists
    - Antarctic Logistics and Polar Region Engineering
  - Range of Support: Information not found
  - Eligibility: Information not found
  - Duration of Support: Information not found
  - Website: http://www.nipr.ac.jp
  National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
  - Source of Funding: China
  - Objective: Supports basic research and some of applied research, identifies and fosters talented researchers in the realm of science and technology, accelerates the progress of science and technology, and promotes the socioeconomic development in China.
  - Programmes Offered:
    - Free Application
    - Young Scientists Fund
    - Developing Regions
    - Key Program
    - Major Program
    - Major Research Plan
    - Special Funds
    - Joint Research Projects
    - Funds for Talented Professionals
  - Range of Support: Varies by programme
  - Eligibility: Varies by programme
  - Duration of Support: Varies by programme
  - Website: http://www.nsfc.gov.cn
  National Research Council
  - Source of Funding: Italy
  - Objective: To be a focal point and a forum for national and international scientific cooperation
  - Programmes Offered:
    - Seminars
    - Workshops
    - Programs of Mobility
    - Strategic Plans
  - Range of Support: Information not found
  - Eligibility: Only Italian research teams
  - Duration of Support: Information not found
  - Website: http://www.cnr.it
  Natural Environment Research Council
  - Source of Funding: United Kingdom
  - Objective: To provide financial support for environmental scientists to conceive and develop their own projects in UK universities and other approved institutions.
  - Programmes Offered:
    - Small Research Grants
    - New Investigators Competition
    - Standard Research Grants
    - Urgency Applications
    - Consortium Grants
    - CONNECT Scheme
    - MOD/RC Joint Grants Scheme
    - Environment and Health
    - Taxonomic Publication Fun
    - Studentships
    - Fellowships
  - Range of Support: Varies by programme
  - Eligibility: UK Resident; Be a member an eligible UK university, college or other higher education institution, or a member of the established staff at a NERC Research Centre
  - Duration of Support: Varies by programme
  - Website: http://www.nerc.ac.uk
  Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research
  - Source of Funding: Netherlands
  - Objective: Promotes scientific research at universities and research institutes and seeks to raise the quality of that research.
  - Programmes Offered:
    - Programmes and projects
    - Individual
    - Cooperation and exchange
    - Investments
    - Large-scale facilities
    - Publications and knowledge dissemination
  - Range Of Support: Varies by programme
  - Eligibility: Varies by programme
  - Duration of Support: Varies by programme
  - Website: http://www.nwo.nl
    New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
    - Source of Funding: Japan
    - Objective: To promote advancement of the international level of industrial technology, and the results achieved are expected to create the basis for new key industrial technology
    - Programmes Offered:
      - International Joint Research Grant
      - Materials
      - Energy
      - International Standard Development
      - Global Environment
    - Range of Support: Varies by programme
    - Eligibility: Information not found
    - Duration of Support: Multi-year projects are accepted.
    - Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp
    Nordic Arctic Research Programme (NARP)
    - Source of Funding: Nordic
    - Objective: Enhance Nordic competence by building scientific cooperation within selected subject areas
    - Programmes Offered:
      - Natural processes - land, sea and atmosphere
      - Biological diversity and environmental threats in the Arctic
      - Living conditions of the inhabitants of the Arctic
    - Range of Support: Varies by programme
    - Eligibility: Information not found
    - Duration of Support: Varies by programme
    - Website: http://thule.oulu.fi/narp
    Norges forskningsråd (The Research Council of Norway)
    - Source of Funding: Norway
    - Objective: Acts as a government adviser, a funding agency, and a co-ordinator in developing and implementing Norway's national research strategy.
    - Programmes Offered:
      - Fellowships and Scholarships
      - International Scholarships
    - Range Of Support: Varies by programme
    - Eligibility: Varies by programme
    - Duration of Support: Varies by programme
    - Website: http://www.forskningsraadet.no
    Northern Research Institute of Yukon College
    - Source of Funding: Canada
    - Objective: A northern centre to promote, coordinate, and undertake research activities that complement the College's goal to pursue excellence in all areas of Yukon and Northern Studies.
    - Programmes Offered:
      - Fellowships
    - Range of Support: Average award of $3,010.97
    - Eligibility: Research must have a Yukon focus
    - Duration of Support: Information not found
    - Website: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/programs/nri
    Norweigan Polar Institute
    - Source of Funding: Norway // Logistics
    - Objective: The Norwegian Polar Institute is Norway's central institution for research, environmental monitoring and mapping of the polar regions.
    - Services Offered:
      - Technical support
      - Maintenance
      - Behaviour and safety course
      - Weapons course
      - Radio communications
    - Website: http://www.npolar.no
      Nunavik Research Centre (NRC)
      - Source of Funding: Canada // Logistics
      - Objective: Research is undertaken on the quality of country foods, environmental studies and wildlife management. Facilities include a well equipped analytical laboratory and wet lab
      - Services Offered:
        
        Wildlife diseases and public health
        Wildlife management and population studies
        Environmental issues
        Cartographic services
        Laboratory facilities
      - Website: http://www.makivik.org/makivik_nrc/eng
      Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB)
      - Source of Funding: Canada
      - Objective: Manages wildlife in the public interest helping the new territory to develop a long-term, healthy, renewable resource economy while recognising Inuit harvesting rights.
      - Programmes Offered:
        
        Nunavut Wildlife Research Trust
        NWMB Studies Fund
      - Range of Support: Varies by programme; Up to $30,000/project/year
      - Eligibility: Inuit organisations; Nunavut residents; Educational institutions; Non-government organisations; Canadian government institutions
      - Duration of Support: Varies by programme; Multiple-year projects are accepted but organisations must apply for funding each year.
      - Website: http://www.nwmb.com
      NSF GEO Division of Earth Sciences
      - Source of Funding: United States
      - Objective: Supports proposals for research geared toward improving the understanding of the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth and the processes that govern the formation and behavior of the Earth's materials.
      - Programmes Offered:
        
        Disciplinary Research
        Special Emphasis Areas
        Multidisciplinary Programs
        Other Research Opportunities
      - Range of Support: Varies by programme
      - Eligibility: U.S. Citizens affiliated with an U.S. University, a Non-profit non-academic organisation, For-profit organisation, State and Local Government, or are unaffiliated.
      - Duration of Support: Up to 3 years
      - Website: http://www.geo.nsf.gov/ear
      Office of International Affairs, University of Victoria
      - Source of Funding: Canada
      - Objective: to establish and enhance agreements between University of Victoria and universities around the world; to enhance research and teaching through our international ties; and to stimulate the university's efforts to internationalize its curriculum.
      - Programmes Offered:
        
        Development Project Seed Money Grants (DPSMG)
      - Range of Support: 5,000 maximum
      - Eligibility: Regular, full-time faculty members of the University of Victoria
      - Duration of Support: Information not found
      - Website: http://oia.finearts.uvic.ca
      Office of Polar Programs - National Science Foundation
      - Source of Funding: United States
      - Objective: To gain a better understanding of the Earth's biological, geophysical, chemical, and sociocultural processes, and the interactions of ocean, land, atmosphere, biological, and human systems.
      - Programmes Offered:
        
        Postdoctoral Fellowships in Polar Regions Research
        Study of the Northern Alaska Coastal System
        Human and Social Dynamics: Competition
        Sensors and Sensor Networks
        Mathematical Sciences: Innovations at the Interface with the Sciences and Engineering
        Biocomplexity in the Environment (BE): Integrated Research and Education in Environmental Systems
        Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training
        Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program
        Information Technology Research
      - Range of Support: Information not found
      - Eligibility: Scientists, engineers and educators. Graduate students are not encouraged to submit research proposals. Provides support specifically for women and minority scientists and engineers, scientists and engineers with disabilities, and faculty at primarily undergraduate academic institutions.
      - Duration of Support: On average, a year
      - Website: http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp
      Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (RGC)
      - Source of Funding: China
      - Objective: To encourage and reward excellence in each of the institutions' activities, including teaching, research and other scholarly activity
      - Programmes Offered:
        
        Block grants
        Earmarked Research Grant (ERG)
        Joint Research Schemes
        NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
        Fulbright Hong Kong Scholar Programme
        Postgraduate Students Conference/Seminar Grants
        Co-operative Research Centres (CRC) Scheme
      - Range of Support: Varies by programme
      - Eligibility: Must have a full-time appointment in an UGC-funded institution.
      - Duration of Support: 1 year
      - Website: http://www.ugc.edu.hk/rgc
      Roald Amundsen Centre for Arctic Research
      - Source of Funding: Norway
      - Objective: To enhance arctic research at the University of Tromsø
      - Programmes Offered:
        
        Norwegian Exchange Programme
        Strategic Funds
      - Range of Support: Information not found
      - Eligibility: Strategic funds are only for staff and Postgraduate students at the University of Tromsø
      - Duration of Support: Information not found
      - Website: http://www.arctic.uit.no
        Rockefeller Brothers Fund
        
        Source of Funding: United States
        Objective: A philanthropic organisation working to promote social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Democratic Practice
        Sustainable Development
        Peace & Security
        Human Advancement
        RBF Pivotal Places
        Pocantico Programs
        
        Range of Support: Information not found
        Eligibility: For tax-exempt organisations or organisations seeking support for a project that would qualify as educational or charitable.
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Website: http://www.rbf.org
        Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI)
        
        Source of Funding: United Kingdom
        Objective: Guiding and inspiring enterprising young people towards scientific research and exploration in the polar regions.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Gino Watkins Memorial Fund
        Edward Wilson Fund
        Expeditions
        Fellowships
        
        Range Of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Grants are made to expeditions, not individual members.
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk
        
        Sida
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: To create conditions conductive to change and to socially, economically and environmentally sustainable development.
        Programmes:
        
        Scholarships and grants
        NGO´s
        Researchers
        Economy
        Exchange programme
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Primarily for Swedish citizens
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.sida.se
        
        Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society
        
        Source of Funding: Multinational
        Objective: To enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science, and promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Grants-In-Aid of Research
        William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
        John P. McGovern Science and Society Award
        Young Investigator Award
        Monie A. Ferst Award
        Common Wealth Award for Science and Invention
        Honorary Members
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme; $1,000 to $50,000
        Eligibility: Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Additional Information: A majority of funds are given to dues paying student members of Sigma Xi.
        Website: http://www.sigmaxi.org
        
        Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket)
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: To solve all the major environmental problems within one generation.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Research programmes and projects
        Projects supported by the Game Conservation Fund
        Other projects
        Grants for studies and knowledge building
        Travel and conference grants
        EU projects
        Joint Funding
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.internat.naturvardsverket.se
        
        Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: To support natural, technical and medicine research
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Individual Grants for the Advancement of Research Leaders
        Senior Individual Grants
        Comparative Functional Genomics and Chemistry for the Life Sciences
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.stratresearch.se
        
        Swedish Polar Research Secretariat
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden // Logistics
        Objective: To promote and coordinate Swedish Polar research and to organise and lead expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
        Services Offered:
        
        Ships
        Tracked vehicles
        Helicopters
        Jeeps
        
        Website: http://www.polar.se
        Swiss National Science Foundation
        
        Source of Funding: Switzerland
        Objective:
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Humanities and Social Sciences
        Mathematics, Natural and Engineering Sciences
        Biology and Medicine
        National Research Programmes
        Fellowships for Advanced Researchers
        Fellowships for Prospective Researchers
        Heinrich Kronstein Fellowship
        SNF Professorships
        Marie Heim-Vögtlin Grants
        Courses of Humanities and Social Sciences
        Individual Short Visits
        Fellowships in Science Communication
        TANDEM
        PROSPER
        R'Equip
        FORCE
        Scientific Conferences
        Publication Grants
        Eastern Europe
        Postgraduate Courses
        SCORE
        International Scientific Seminars
        HIV/AIDS-Research
        Action DORE (DO-REsearch!)
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.snf.ch
        The Academy of Finland
        
        Source of Funding: Finland // Foundations
        Objective: To promote high-level scientific research through long-term quality-based research funding, science and science policy expertise and efforts to strengthen the position of science and scientific research.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Research appropriations
        Research programmes
        Centres of excellence programme
        Research posts
        Researcher training
        International Activities
        Other research funding
        
        Range Of Support: Depending on the project, the funding includes salaries and remunerations, indirect employee costs, grants, travel costs, equipment costs, costs of organising of seminars, costs incurred from the invitation of foreign researchers, etc.
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.aka.fi
        
        The British Academy
        
        Source of Funding: United Kingdom
        Objective: To represent the interests of scholarship nationally and internationally along with promoting and supporting advanced research.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Academy Research Projects
        Small & Large Research Grants
        Research Appointments
        Research Projects
        International Activities
        Visiting Professorships & Fellowships
        Special Funds
        Fellowships
        Travel
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme.
        Eligibility: Must be ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands, PhD candidates are ineligible
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme.
        Website: http://www.britac.ac.uk
        
        The Funds Nature and Technologies (FCAR)
        
        Source of Funding: Canada
        Objective: To promote and financially help research in the fields of the natural sciences, mathematical sciences and the genius.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Abstract Structures
        Nature and transformation of the matter
        Studies of the alive one
        Environment
        Natural Resources
        Materials
        Communication and information technologies
        Systems and proceeded
        Design, mechanics and structures
        Methodologies, techniques and instrumentation
        
        Range of Support: Information not found
        Eligibility: Quebec residents
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Website: http://www.fcar.qc.ca
        
        The German American Fulbright Commission
        
        Source of Funding: Germany
        Objective: Seeks to promote academic excellence and cultural understanding between the United States and Germany through scholarly exchanges.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Studies
        Lecture and Research
        Fulbright New Century Scholars Program
        Senior Specialists Program
        German Studies Seminar
        Study and Research at a German University
        Teaching Assistantship at a German High School
        U.S. Young Journalist Program
        Direct Teacher Exchange (high school/junior college teachers)
        Seminar for U.S. Administrators in International Education
        
        Range Of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.fulbright.de
        
        The Icelandic Center for Research
        
        Source of Funding: Iceland
        Objective: To provide professional assistance to the preparation and implementation of science and technology policy in Iceland
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Research Fund
        Instruments Fund
        Graduate Education Fund
        Technology Development Fund
        Information Technology and Environmental Research Programme
        
        Range Of Support: Information not found
        Eligibility: Information not found
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Website: http://www.rannis.is
        
        The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
        
        Source of Funding: Canada
        Objective: Canada's national instrument for making strategic investments in training and research in the natural sciences and engineering.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        For Professors
        For Students & Fellows
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.nserc.ca
        
        The Nordic Academy of Advanced Study (NorFA)
        
        Source of Funding: Nordic
        Objective: Provides exchange of ideas and human resources and seeks to develop Nordic research and research training.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Research training courses
        Networks
        Planning activities
        Mobility and course scholarships
        Visiting professors Baltic States and NW Russia
        NorFA Neighbour
        
        Range Of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.norfa.no
        
        The Royal Society
        
        Source of Funding: United Kingdom
        Objective: To fund and publish cutting edge research, stimulate international interaction, promote science education and awareness while rewarding scientific excellence.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Fellowships
        Wolfson-Royal Society Research Merit Awards
        Research Professors
        Directory of current research fellows
        Alumnus group meetings
        Media and communication skills training
        Royal Society/Wolfson Foundation Laboratory Refurbishment Grants
        The Brian Mercer Awards for Innovation
        Research Grants
        Conference grants
        Paul Instrument Fund Grants
        Dudley Stamp Memorial Fund
        Partnership grants
        International exchanges
        
        Range Of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk
        The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: To foster the sciences, particularly mathematics and the natural sciences
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Nobel Prizes
        Prize in Economics
        Crafoord Prize
        Rolf Schock Prizes
        Gregori Aminoff Prize
        National prizes
        Search for laureates
        Research Fellows
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.kva.se
        
        The Swedish National Space Board
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: Responsible for national and international activities relating to space and remote sensing, primarily research and development
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Research grants for sustainable development
        Emergency grants
        Grants for seminars and conferences abroad
        Grants for international meetings
        
        Range of Support: Information not found
        Eligibility: Must be a citizen of Sweden.
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Website: http://www.rymdstyrelsen.se
        
        The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: Encourages and supports scientifically significant research related to sustainable development
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Research grants for sustainable development
        Emergency grants
        Grants for seminars and conferences abroad
        Grants for international meetings
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Varies by programme
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.formas.se
        The Swedish Research Council
        
        Source of Funding: Sweden
        Objective: Basic research of such high quality as to assure Sweden of a leading international position
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Grants for Senior Researcher Positions at Swedish Universities
        
        Range of Support: Information not found
        Eligibility: Must be employed by a Swedish University
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Website: http://www.vr.se
        
        United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
        
        Source of Funding: Multinational
        Objective: To contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        UNESCO Fellowships
        Co-Sponsored Fellowships
        Participation Programme
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Must have exceptional merit, and have demonstrated that they possess outstanding potential
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.unesco.org
        
        VECO Polar Resources (VPR)
        
        Source of Funding: United States // Logistics
        Objective: The arctic logistics provider for the National Science Foundation
        Services Offered:
        
        Communications
        Field Camp Services
        Medical
        Transportation
        Safety
        Field Training
        
        Website: http://www.vecopolar.com
        
        Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation
        
        Source of Funding: Canada // Foundations
        Objective: To support programmes that strengthen Canada and enhance the well-being of Canadians.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Canadian North Programme
        Fresh Water Resources Protection Programme
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Must be sponsored by a registered charitable organization based in the North.
        Duration of Support: Supports one year and multi-year grants, but the latter will not be approved during the course of the Programme Review.
        Website: http://www.gordonfn.org
        
        West Kitikmeot Slave Study Society (WKSS)
        
        Source of Funding: Canada
        Objective: A partnership of aboriginal and environmental organisations, government and industry that wish to make sure the effects of development on the environment, wildlife and people of the WKSS area are minimal and that northern people get the maximum benefits.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        Traditional Knowledge Research
        Scientific Research
        
        Range of Support: Information not found
        Eligibility: Information not found
        Duration of Support: Information not found
        Website: http://www.wkss.nt.ca
        
        WWF of Canada
        
        Source of Funding: Canada
        Objective: To stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
        Programmes Offered:
        
        The Endangered Species Recovery Fund (ESRF)
        Marine Program
        Canada's Arctic Program
        National Conservation Program
        North American Program
        International Program
        
        Range of Support: Varies by programme
        Eligibility: Colleges, universities, registered charities, registered non-profit organisations and for-profit organisations
        Duration of Support: Varies by programme
        Website: http://www.wwfcanada.org

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IASC's Arctic Funding Guide

Natural Sciences

Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF)

Alexander von Humboldt

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)

Arctic Research Support and Logistics Program

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)

Association for Women in Science

Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies

Aurora Research Institute

AWI - Alfred Wegener Institut - German National Centre for Polar and Marine Research (Arctic & Antarctic)

Barents Euro-Arctic Region (BEAR)

Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC)

Community Research & Development Information Service

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)

Canadian Circumpolar Institute

Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)

Center for Global Change and Arctic System Research

Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC)

City University of Hong Kong (CityU)

Clare Boothe Luce Program

Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF)

Danish Polar Center

Danish Polar Center

Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Eastern Europe Peoples Foundation

Earthwatch Institute

EuropeAid - Europa

European Science Foundation

Fulbright Program

German Science Foundation (DFG)

Hokkaido University

Institut Polaire Francais Paul-Emile Victor (IPEV)

Hugh & Jane Ferguson Foundation

INTAS

Japan Fund for Global Environment

Japan International Cooperation Agency

Japan Science and Technology Corporation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Korea Science and Engineering Foundation

Manitoba Conservation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

National Institute of Polar Research

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

National Research Council

Natural Environment Research Council

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Nordic Arctic Research Programme (NARP)

Norges forskningsråd (The Research Council of Norway)

Northern Research Institute of Yukon College

Norweigan Polar Institute

Nunavik Research Centre (NRC)

Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB)

NSF GEO Division of Earth Sciences

Office of International Affairs, University of Victoria

Office of Polar Programs - National Science Foundation

Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (RGC)

Roald Amundsen Centre for Arctic Research

Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI)

Sida

Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society

Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket)

Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research

Swedish Polar Research Secretariat

Swiss National Science Foundation

The Academy of Finland

The British Academy

The Funds Nature and Technologies (FCAR)

The German American Fulbright Commission

The Icelandic Center for Research

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

The Nordic Academy of Advanced Study (NorFA)

The Royal Society

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences