Overview
The Distinguished Arctic Scholar award provides NOK 350,000 for an established Norwegian researcher to conduct Arctic, High North or polar-focused work at an accredited U.S. university or research institution.
Complete scholarship details
The award supports a three-to-twelve-month U.S. research stay during the 2027–2028 cycle. The earliest start is 1 August 2027 and the latest stated start is 1 May 2028. Relevant fields may include any discipline connected to Arctic, High North or polar research. The programme expects the selected scholar to be willing to contribute to teaching or student supervision while in the United States.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be Norwegian citizens, cannot be dual U.S.-Norwegian citizens, must hold a PhD and should be established researchers with broad relevant experience; the official page describes a typical experience level of at least five to ten years. The stay must be at least three months at an accredited U.S. university or research institution.
Tips for this scholarship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
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- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
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Verification notes
The official Fulbright Norway Arctic Scholar page confirms a NOK 350,000 award, a three-to-twelve-month U.S. stay and a 1 October 2026 deadline. No deadline time or timezone is stated.
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