SIOS seeks proposals from scientists wishing to access research infrastructure in Svalbard to conduct Earth System Science and monitoring.
The 2026 SIOS Access Call is open for applications. The aim of the call is to promote more efficient and better integration of the observing system by offering funded physical and remote access to the research infrastructure owned by SIOS members.
2026 NEWS: VIRTUAL ACCESS! We also invite project proposals for the development of virtual access within the SIOS framework! More information in the guidelines.
The funding is available for projects conducted in the period from 1 March – 1 November 2027.
- Funding up to 250 000 NOK/project
- Application deadline: 17 August 2026
Read more and submit your application: https://sios-svalbard.org/AccessCall_2026.
About SIOS:
SIOS is an international research infrastructure committed to the development of an efficient Earth observing system in and around Svalbard. This mission is pursued by making data available through the SIOS data management system following FAIR principles; providing access to observation facilities and data; strengthening interdisciplinary research collaboration; and working to reduce the environmental footprint of research activities.