The Korea Arctic Academy will take place from July 7–12, 2025 in Korea (GMT+9), hosted by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) in collaboration with UArctic. This 6-day study program brings together students from Arctic countries and Korean universities to explore key topics such as:
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Arctic Policy
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Sustainable Arctic Development
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Arctic Science and Governance
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Societal Dimensions of the Arctic
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Field excursions and cultural experiences
The program is designed for undergraduate students at an introductory level and will be conducted in English. All selected participants will receive a KAA Welcome Kit and a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.
The Korea Maritime Institute will fully support selected participants by covering:
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Round-trip airfare between Korea (Busan) and the nearest international airport to the student
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Accommodation in Korea for the full duration of the program (6–12 July, 7 nights)
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All meals during the official program
Who can Apply:
To be eligible, you should:
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Be enrolled in an academic degree program at a UArctic member institution in an Arctic State
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Identify as Indigenous and be from an Arctic country
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Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies
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Be genuinely motivated to engage with and deepen your understanding of the Arctic and Korea
* Indigenous students will be prioritized in the selection process
* Preference may be given to students in related fields of study
To apply, you should
send your CV and a motivation letter in one file
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CV (should include email address, study program, institution)
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Motivation letter (approx. 600 words / 1 page)
Application deadline is 25 April 2025 (Friday)
UArctic students: isabelle.guissard@uit.no
Indigenous students from Arctic countries: jiyeong111@kmi.re.kr
Event poster below
