Support requests for Workshops, etc. Grant

Support requests for Workshops, etc. Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Association of Cryospheric Sciences
Amount: Up to €3,000
Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Summary

The International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) offers financial support for workshops and educational events aligned with its objectives, providing up to 3000 Euros per event. Support includes funding for organization, registration, travel for early career scientists, and prizes for best students. Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on 1 February, 1 June, and 1 October, requiring submission at least two months prior to the event. Recipients must be IACS members.

Overview

Support requests for Workshops, etc. IACS co-sponsors cryosphere-related workshop, educational or other events that further the IACS Objectives, typically up to a maximum of 3000 Euros per event. IACS support may include, for example, funding for event organization, registration or travel support for early career scientists or participants from developing countries, and ‘best student’ prizes. Organizers of events can request support from IACS by sending a completed request form to the Secretary General. Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis considering how the funding will further the IACS Objectives, the degree to which the event is international in nature, and the total number of applications received. Deadlines There are three deadlines per year on 1 February, 1 June, and 1 October. Funding requests must be submitted for a deadline at least two months prior to the event that is to be supported (for example, the funding request for an event in July would have to be submitted for the 1 February deadline). Applicants will be informed of decisions approximately two weeks after the deadline.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants and recipients must be IACS members.IACS generally does not provide funding or travel support for (recurring) conferences or symposia of other professional cryospheric organizations. IACS may co-sponsor and provide funding for targeted events at other organizations´ conferences, provided that these are in addition to the ‘regular’ programme. IACS should have an active role in the event and should be listed as a sponsor in all advertising material from an early stage. Examples could include events on career development, science communication or research ethics/diversity.IACS must be acknowledged in all relevant material, such as advertising, homepages and flyers. A report including how the funding was spent is required within two weeks after the activity. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.