Graduate Student Poster Competition

ArcticNet is proud to welcome applicants to its annual poster competition at ArcticNet's Arctic Change 2024 Conference. The annual competition recognizes excellence in science and its presentation by early career researchers. All Masters and PhD students working in fields relevant to ArcticNet’s thematic areas of: Inuit Health Education and Adaptation, Knowledge Transfer, Marine Sciences, Northern Policy and Development and Terrestrial Sciences are eligible to enter. Applicants are not required to be on a project currently funded by ArcticNet.

To enter, interested applicants must submit their poster abstract to the Call for Abstracts. There is a limit of one poster per applicant.

Applicants will be notified if their submission is accepted in October 2024. A final version of the poster (in JPEG, PNG or PDF format) must be submitted by November 22nd, 2024. Instructions for the final version submission will be sent out later on.

A panel of judges will evaluate eligible posters based on set criteria, including clarity, comprehensiveness and conciseness of the abstract, the scientific quality and presentation of the research.

There are three categories in which posters will be judged: Social and Health Science, Marine Science, and Territorial Science. Prizes are available for first, second and third place winners of each category at $600, $400, and $200 CAD respectively. The award winners will be announced at the end of the conference.

2024 Photo Contest

Over the last few years, ArcticNet has maintained a collection of photographs highlighting the spectacular beauty of polar regions, featuring scientific research, landscapes, wildlife, and communities. With a growing collection of stunning images, ArcticNet’s Polar Photography Gallery is now a resource for educational, media and other research programs. It is committed to communicating polar knowledge to a diverse international audience and to preserving a legacy of iconic and accessible imagery for future generations. 

The Arctic Change 2024 Photo Contest is a fantastic opportunity for Arctic researchers, students, partners and collaborators to share their dynamic and captivating photos of people, communities, landscapes, plants, wildlife, and research activities in circumpolar regions. $1750 CAD in cash prizes will be awarded. 

ELIGIBILITY

The Photo Contest is open to all members of the international Arctic research community and their collaborators;

Entrants must be willing to sign the Photographer-ArcticNet agreement form (see below);

Contestants must be at least 18 years of age;

Professional photographers and employees of the ArcticNet Administrative Centre are not eligible.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Contestants must be the proprietors of their submissions;

We will accept up to five (5) photos per contestant. Photos must be submitted in one of the following categories:

Peoples and Communities

Landscapes

Plants

Wildlife

Research Activities

Please specify the category for each photo submitted.

Submissions must consist of your highest resolution digital photos in .JPG or .PNG format;

File names must include the contestant’s first and last name (e.g., firstname_lastname1.jpg);

Submissions must be accompanied by a separate descriptive caption for each photo, including the location, date taken and name of any person appearing in the photograph;

All entries must be accompanied by a signed Photographer-ArcticNet agreement form (See below_;

Any entry that depicts a recognizable person must be accompanied by a Model release form (See below).

Photos and applicable forms must be submitted via Google Forms.

DEADLINE

Photos must be submitted before Friday, November 8^th, 2024.

JUDGING

Entries will be judged on originality, technique, composition, artistic merit, emotional impact, and message/storytelling ability. The judging panel will be composed of four ArcticNet employees and one independent professional photographer.

PRIZES

Best Photo- Artistic merit and originality (All categories): $500

Best Photo- People and communities: $250

Best Photo- Landscape: $250

Best Photo- Plants: $250

Best Photo- Wildlife: $250

Best Photo- Research activities: $250

For any questions, contact Melody Lynch: melody.lynch [at] arcticnet.ulaval.ca

Inuit Travel Fund

DEADLINE: October 14, 2024

Nominate an Inuk land claim member to attend ArcticNet’s 2024 Arctic Change Conference in Ottawa based on the following criteria:

• You will be presenting or attending as an observer.
• You have worked, or are currently working with, Inuit on your research project, and would like them to attend the conference to assist you during your presentation or poster session.
• You know a beneficiary who would benefit from the experience of going to an ASM.
• You DO NOT have the funds in your project budget to pay for their travel to the conference.
• Your project is funded by one of the following federal programs:

1. ICBCM (Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program)
2. CCPN (Climate Change Preparedness in the North)
3. CCHAP-N (Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program in the North)
4. NCP (Northern Contaminants Program)

If you would like to nominate someone, please send the following by October 14, 2024:

• The nominee’s address, phone number and email
• Reasons for nomination and possibly a short bio of the nominee
• Their role at the conference
• Confirmation they are available and willing to attend
• Indicate whether the nominee has been involved in an ArcticNet and/or funded Arctic research project

Send your nomination package to Eric Loring at loring@itk.ca

Funding is provided through ArcticNet.

This award has limited funds. Only those approved will be contacted.

ITK administers the fund but is not responsible for coordinating travel or attendance.

This fund only covers travel costs to attend the ASM. There is no honorarium included.

NSERC PermafrostNet Northern Travel Fund

DEADLINE: October 31, 2024

Nominate a Northern Indigenous partner or community representative beneficiary to attend the Arctic Change 2024 conference hosted by ArcticNet in Ottawa based on the following criteria.

As a nominator:

· You are a recipient of NSERC PermafrostNet funds, or an NSERC PermafrostNet research collaborator, or a member of the NSERC PermafrostNet governance bodies.

· You will be presenting or attending as an observer.

· You have worked, or are currently working with, Indigenous members of Northern communities on your research project.

· You would like the recipient to attend the conference, or NSERC PermafrostNet AGM, to participate in sessions or other meetings related to permafrost.

· You do not have the funds in your project budget to pay for their travel to the conference.

If you would like to nominate someone, please send the following nominee information by October 31, 2024:

1. The nominee’s address.
2. The nominee’s phone number.
3. The nominee’s email.
4. Reasons for nomination e.g., their work or interest in permafrost.
5. If possible, a short bio of the nominee.
6. Their role at the conference.
7. Confirmation they are available and willing to attend Arctic Change 2024.
8. If they would be able to attend the network AGM.
9. Indicate whether the nominee has been involved in an NSERC PermafrostNet and/or funded Arctic research project.

Send your nomination application to Tristan MacLean at tristan.maclean@carleton.ca

Funding is provided through NSERC PermafrostNet from network institutions.

This award has limited funds. Only those approved will be contacted.

NSERC PermafrostNet administers the award but is not responsible for coordinating travel or attendance.

Support for attendance is provided up to a total of $8,000. This includes registration ($535) for the conference, travel, accommodation and per diem expenses. Recipients may also be eligible for an honorarium for the days attending the AGM or conference.

Inuit Recognition Award

DEADLINE: October 14, 2024

Award Description:

This award recognizes Inuit who are helping to create meaningful Inuit involvement in Arctic research. Inuit partners will recognize one recipient who has shown dedication in the area of Arctic research.

Eligibility:

• 21 years or older
• Inuit descent
• Must have led or assisted with a research project

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please include the following in your nomination package:

1. Describe why your nominee deserves the award including examples of projects they have led or participated in, for how long, and the role they played (minimum 250 words)
2. A short biography of the nominee that includes a statement of Inuit descent and community of origin
3. Letters of recommendation are encouraged - limited to one-page each

Send your nomination package to Eric Loring at loring@itk.ca

This award is funded by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

The winner will be chosen by ArcticNet’s Inuit Research Management Committee and handed out at this year’s ArcticNet gala at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, December 12, 2024.

Thank you to this year's Northern Travel Fund sponsors!