Deadline: 30-Apr-23

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award.

The goal is to further the development of new ideas that could contribute materially to preventing, mitigating, adapting, and reversing the effects of climate change in the Arctic.

Nominees should propose creative ideas that are action- and results-oriented and at an early stage of development. These ideas should nevertheless be grounded in academic research and scholarship, while also, where appropriate, giving due regard to the knowledge practices of Arctic residents, including Indigenous peoples. Nominations should describe an action that addresses the causes or impacts of climate change on the Arctic region. Ideas can be broad in scope, or geared toward local issues but could have results scalable to the entire Arctic region, and potentially beyond. They are looking for bright new ideas from people/groups with a demonstrable drive to see something achievable happen, and in the near future.

The call for nominations is inclusive and open to all. Nominations can come from individuals or small groups, including community groups and organizations. Both self-nominations and nominations from others on behalf of the idea are accepted. In addition to established experts, emerging and mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply with ideas.

Evaluation Criteria

• Nominations will be reviewed by the Award Council made up of leading Arctic experts from around the globe. Evaluations will be based on:
  • Relevance to the Arctic
    • How does the idea address the impact of climate change on the Arctic through preventing, mitigating, adapting, or even reversing its effects?
    • How does the idea involve Arctic residents directly or indirectly and to what extent?
    • Is the idea scalable to other regions of the Arctic? Beyond?
  • Moving Knowledge to Action
    • Is the idea grounded in scientific knowledge or other knowledge systems?
    • How does the idea take basic knowledge and propose meaningful action?
  • Feasibility and Potential Impact
    • Does the nomination outline a reasonable and achievable path forward to action?
    • Does the nomination address likely risks or impediments to the development of the idea?
    • Why and how would the award be beneficial to the development of the idea?
    • Are the parties involved capable of carrying out the development of the idea?
    • Do the letters of support add credibility to the idea?

For more information, visit UArctic.