About:
Since 2012, Emerging Leaders has been an early-career Arctic mentoring program for leaders from 18 to 35 years old. The program brings together 30 young leaders from the academic, business, public and NGO sectors to learn about the Arctic in a thrilling journey through Northern Norway.
The program centres around an annual theme and includes a 7-day trip through the Norwegian high North landscape. Along the way, the participants meet with local representatives of different sectors and engage in timely discussions of current visions, trends and challenges in the Arctic.
2025 Program:
The Emerging Leaders program will run in Northern Norway from January 23rd to January 30th, 2025. This year’s theme is A Healthy Arctic.
Arctic communities have long lived side by side with nature and the environment; however, these are threatened by climate change. How is this affecting public and individual health? Simultaneously, the North is large and sparsely populated, making accessing health services difficult. What kind of innovation in policy and business is needed to improve health regionally? We are committed to developing ideas for a comprehensive and holistic understanding of health and well-being in the Arctic. From community and livelihoods to the land, what makes us healthy?
Throughout their journey, the participants will exchange perspectives and learn from local and regional Arctic stakeholders. Mentors will support the group, share their experiences, and help the participants prepare for the invaluable experience of attending the Arctic Frontiers 2025: Beyond Borders Conference
The program will begin in Bodø on January 23rd, 2025, continue to Andøya the following day, and finally arrive in Tromsø, where the group will attend the last day of the Arctic Council Youth Conference and the Arctic Frontiers Conference.
The cost of the program in 2025 is 39,000 NOK with VAT. Please see the funding tab below for scholarship opportunities.
The application deadline is October 4th, 2024.
Eligibility
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Must be no older than 35 years of age at the time of application.
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Must be either
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1) Enrolled in a PhD
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2) A Post-doc
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3) A young professional (i.e. is working regardless of educational background)
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Must either
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1) Live in the Arctic
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2) Work in the Arctic or on Arctic issues
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3) Relate to the Arctic in personal ways (e.g. growing-up in the Arctic)
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Must have funding (see more below)
Application Materials
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Fill out the application form through ‘Apply Here’ button.
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A one-page CV
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A one-page letter of support from your supervisor or superior/administrative responsible
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A 30-second motivational video of yourself answering: What is a healthy Arctic to you?
Funding
The program must be paid by bank transfer ahead of the travel. This cost covers all travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and Arctic Frontiers conference registration. Note that travel to Bodø and from Tromsø is not included. To help cover these fees, we offer a few scholarships, which can be chosen in the application form:
Sparebank 1 Nord Norge Scholarship
For professionals (non-academics) employed within the private or public sectors and based in Northern Norway (Troms, Finnmark, and Nordland). To apply for this, specify in our online application form. If successful, the scholarship will cover the cost for participating in the program, except travel to Bodø and from Tromsø. There are 5 scholarships available.
Global Arctic Leadership Initiative by Global Affairs Canada Scholarship
For Canadian citizens from all sectors, based in Canada. To apply for this, specify in our online application form. If successful, the scholarship will cover all cost for participating in the program, including all travel from Canada to Norway and back. There are 5 scholarships available.
Arctic Frontiers Academic Scholarship
For PhD candidates, Postdocs or professors. To apply for this, specify in our online application form. If successful, the scholarship will cover the cost for participating in the program, except travel to Bodø and from Tromsø. Please note that Canadians are not eligible for this scholarship.
Arctic Frontiers Indigenous Scholarship
For indigenous applicants, who are ineligible for the other scholarships. To apply for this, specify in our online application form. If successful, the scholarship will cover the cost for participating in the program, except travel to Bodø and from Tromsø.
U.S. Presence Post Scholarship
For American citizens from all sectors, based in the USA. To apply for this, specify in our online application form. If successful, the scholarship will cover all cost for participating in the program, including all travel from the USA to Norway and back. There are 2 scholarships available.
Nordic Cooperation Scholarship
For Finnish or Swedish citizens based in their respective countries. To apply for this, specify in our online application form. If successful, the scholarship will cover all cost for participating in the program, including all travel from to Norway and back. There is 1 scholarship available for Finland and 1 for Sweden. These scholarships are offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway.
Other Potential Funders*
In previous years, different foreign Embassies in Norway or Norwegian Embassies abroad, employers, universities, and other organisations have financed participation for their national candidates or employees. We recommend proactively reaching out to potential funders or to us directly. Past funders include:
- The U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Equinor
- The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
- The Embassy of the Netherlands to Norway
- The Embassy of Ireland to Norway
- L’Institut Francais en Norvege
- The British Embassy to Norway
Costs
Will I need to cover any costs during the program?
Your participation fee or funding covers all costs for duration of the program. This includes all accommodation, travel and meals from program start at 14:00 on January 23rd until program end at 16:00 on January 30th, 2025.
What costs or not included in the participation fee?
You will need to pay and arrange your own travel to Bodø and back home from Tromsø after program end. Alcoholic beverages are not covered during the program and need to be purchased at one’s own cost.
Do I have to pay something if I receive scholarships Arctic Frontiers or from Sparebank 1 Nord Norge?
You will only have to cover your own travel to Bodø and back home from Tromsø.
Do I have to pay something if I receive funding from Arctic Frontiers, supported by The Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) from Global Affairs Canada?
No, all travel will be arranged for you and all costs will be covered. However, in some cases we may not be able to book or pay local transport for you, hence, you may have to pay some costs yourself, but you will be reimbursed.
Other FAQ
Can I leave the program early?
For logistic and practical reasons, it is not possible to leave the program early during the travel days from 23.01.25-26.01.2024. However, once we arrive in Tromsø on the 27.01.2024. you will be able to leave, if you have other duties to get to or need to travel home earlier.
Do I have to make my own hotel or travel arrangements?
Everything will be taken care of from the night of January 23rd until the morning the 30th, 2024. All accommodation and travel will be arranged by the Emerging Leaders program for the duration of the program.
What if I arrive early or need to stay longer?
You will have to book your own hotel if you arrive in Bodø earlier than the 23rd of January, and if you plan to stay longer in Tromsø than the 30th of January.
