British High Commission to Canada invites applicants to join the crew of an ice capable ship on a 3–4-day voyage through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, travelling between Québec City, Québec and St. John’s, Newfoundland.
The British High Commission in Canada is offering a one-week expedition for a select group of British and Canadian researchers to join the crew of an ice capable ship on a 3–4-day voyage through the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The trip will take place in mid-July 2024 and will see early career researchers from British and Candian institutions travel between Québec City, Québec and St. John’s, Newfoundland
This unique opportunity will allow early-career researchers to experience life on board an ice capable ship well-versed in hosting scientists. Though not a research vessel, opportunities for independent research, knowledge exchange and scheduled writing time will be part of the programme.
Onboard programming will include sessions with the crew’s hydrologists, navigators, and professional mariners, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing, e.g. pelagic birds and marine mammals. Onshore, programming will include an evening reception and meetings with some of Canada’s premiere Arctic researchers.
As part of the programme, participants may be asked to collaborate on a joint research project or document their experiences online through blog posts or social media.
The UK and Canada have a strong arctic partnership shaped by the pioneering Canada-Inuit Nunangat-United Kingdom arctic research programme, that places indigenous communities at the heart of programme design and the research. This is a unique chance for early career researchers focussed on the arctic to get a taste of life at sea onboard a working ship and meet peers from across the Atlantic. If you’re thinking of applying, I would strongly encourage you do and take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity.
The UK and Canada have an exciting portfolio of collaborative projects relating to science, technology, and research. This includes ongoing collaboration on Arctic research, namely through the . Though the UK is not an Arctic nation, for years we have been committed to working with our Arctic partners and allies to protect and better understand this fascinating and rapidly changing environment.
Opportunities to join the expedition is limited to six participants. Funding will include:
This competition will not reimburse for any travel and/or health insurance policies or cover visa costs.
To apply, please submit the following to sinbox2@fcdo.gov.uk by 7 June 2024 with the subject “Sea Rider Competition”:
We expect to let successful applicants know by 14 June 2024.
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