Finland/Arctic Field Course

Overview

This field course is offered as part of the ArCS III program in collaboration with the University of Lapland, the University of Oulu, and the Arctic Space Centre of the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). Conducted in northern Finland, it provides participants with an opportunity to experience the Arctic firsthand through field-based learning. The course aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the Arctic region’s climate, environment, society, and culture through a combination of field experiences and lectures by experts, while deepening participants’ knowledge of Arctic research practices and methodologies. It is designed to provide early-career researchers in Japan with practical learning opportunities and hands-on experience that will serve as a foundation for independent Arctic research. In addition, the program promotes academic exchange and network building with both international peers and experienced researchers in the field.

A view of Rovaniemi Northern Finland

University of Lapland

FY2026

Program Dates: January 23-31, 2027

Planned Site Visits: Santa Claus Village and the Arktikum Arctic Centre, University of Lapland (Rovaniemi) Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Arctic Space Centre, and Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (Sodankylä) University of Oulu (Oulu)

Participants Selected for FY2026!

【Participants】

【Faculty Leaders】

Juha Saunavaara　Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University
Takafumi Hirata　 Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University