CIFAR Forum on Radical Interdisciplinarity: Arctic Horizons

The CIFAR Forum on Radical Interdisciplinarity: Arctic Horizons is a two-day convening that brings together early-career researchers, postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty to identify frontier interdisciplinary research topics related to the Arctic. The forum uses roundtable discussions and collaborative sessions to explore governance, Indigenous rights, climate, ecology, technology and other complex challenges facing the region. It aims to foster new collaborations, pitching of ideas and follow-on seed funding opportunities for participants. The forum is held in partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Participation in collaborative interdisciplinary sessions, networking with early-career and established researchers, opportunities to form collaborations and pitch ideas, and travel and accommodation covered by CIFAR; potential to apply for seed funding following the meeting.

Applicants must be within 10 years of receiving their PhD and hold a postdoctoral or faculty position based in Canada or Switzerland. Participants outside these jurisdictions who meet the career-stage criteria and who have participated in a CIFAR program may also apply.

Applicants were required to submit a CV and a statement describing how their research connects to the theme, their commitment to interdisciplinary research, and how attending would benefit their career; applicants reviewed for eligibility then evaluated on thematic fit and interdisciplinary commitment.