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.

Become an Arctic Six Chair

The Chairs programme is the primary format for research collaboration within The Arctic Six, comprising scholars with the will and capacity to build alliances in research between the Arctic Six universities, thereby forming new collaborations or strengthening existing ones. The objective is, firstly, to generate collaborations in research within The Arctic Six through a bottom-up approach; and secondly, to formulate broader fields of collaboration. The overarching aim is to enhance the success of Arctic Six universities in securing external funding, thereby helping to meet our goal of finding research-based solutions to the joint problems facing our northern societies.

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. 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.

Each chair defines their field(s) of collaboration by framing their research focus and plans, including potential linkages with education (if applicable). A chair then builds alliances with colleagues at other Arctic Six universities and beyond. In addition, each chair is expected to participate in relevant Arctic Six events, contribute to the development of related Arctic Six activities, and promote The Arctic Six at their own university and beyond.

Successful applicants will work on their projects on a part-time basis, with a guaranteed time allocation of at least 20% (implementation determined by the host university) and an annual budget approximating €10,000 to cover operational costs. Each Chair appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of an additional 1-year extension (without guaranteed funding).

The position starts at the beginning of the academic year 2026/2027.