First Call for Applications! We are now recruiting participants for the “ArCS III Finland–Arctic Field Course.”
This field course, organized as part of the ArCS III program, is planned to be held in late January 2027. It will be conducted in northern Finland in collaboration with the University of Lapland, the University of Oulu, and the Arctic Space Centre of the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). Through field experiences and lectures by experts, participants will comprehensively study the climate, environment, society, and culture of the Arctic region and deepen their understanding of the practice and methodology of Arctic research.
The course aims to provide young Japanese researchers with practical learning opportunities and experience for conducting research in the Arctic region, serving as a foundation for carrying out independent research. It will also promote interaction and networking with researchers of the same generation from overseas, as well as with experienced researchers.
The application period is from Friday, 25 September 2026 to Friday, 16 October 2026, 17:00 (JST).
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Application Overview
Eligibility
Master’s and doctoral students enrolled at a Japanese university who are engaged in Arctic-related research (all disciplines welcome).
Required Documents
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Application form (including motivation for applying, relevance of the field course to your research, how participation will benefit your academic activities, and evidence demonstrating your suitability for the program)
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Certificate of degree enrollment or certificate of student status
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Residence card or other proof of residence status (required only for non-Japanese applicants)
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Proof of language proficiency
Program Period & Planned Destinations
January 23–31, 2027 (9 days)
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Arctic Centre, University of Lapland (Rovaniemi)
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Finnish Meteorological Institute / Arctic Space Centre / Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (Sodankylä)
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University of Oulu (Oulu)
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Additional sites may be included
Arctic Centre, University of Lapland
Contact Information
Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University ArCS III Finland–Arctic Field Course Office
North Campus, Integrated Research Building No. 2 (Next-Generation Material and Life Science Research Building), 2nd Floor North 21 West 11, Kita-ku, Sapporo 001-0021, Japan
TEL: 011-706-9622 E-mail: arcs3_HU(at)arc.hokudai.ac.jp
