Applications for the 2027 Student Forum are now open and will close on 05 October 2026. See more information here.
About the Program
The Arctic Frontiers Student Forum (AFSF) is a cutting-edge international and interdisciplinary program that gathers around 20 bachelor’s and master’s students from across the Arctic. Held alongside the Arctic Frontiers conference, the forum provides a unique platform for cross-border and cross-sectoral networking, peer-based learning, and professional development. Participants engage in both the main Arctic Frontiers program and dedicated AFSF activities, giving them broad exposure to critical Arctic issues and key voices shaping the region’s future.
The primary goal of the AFSF is to build capacity and strengthen networks among Arctic youth for the betterment of the Pan-Arctic. Through a blend of academic sessions, skill-building activities, and cultural exchange, students are given the opportunity to develop valuable competencies and explore diverse perspectives. The forum offers space for emerging voices to reflect on shared challenges, envision new solutions, and contribute to sustainable and cooperative Arctic development.
What to Expect
The Student Forum is an immersive, week-long program that brings together students from across the Arctic. During this program, the students will engage with key regional issues, spark dialogue, and explore innovative solutions for the future of the North. The program is held in English only.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of the Arctic’s challenges and opportunities while building networks and developing their skills through conference sessions, workshops, group projects, and social and cultural events.
Moreover, with support from experienced mentors, the participants will have the occasion to engage in international and interdisciplinary teams to find solutions to issues that matter to them. Last year’s projects included:
– Critical Undersea Infrastructure in the High North
– Food Security in the Arctic: Navigating Climate Change and Geopolitical Challenges in Northern Norway
– Four Pillars for Creating Attractive Future Opportunities for Sámi Youth in Northern Finland
– SAR: “The Arctic is getting busier – but who will rescue us when something goes wrong?”
– Assessment and Risk Management with Potential Deep-Sea Mining on Norwegian Territory 2026
– Resisting “Resilience”: Substantive Use of the Term ‘Resilience’ during the Arctic Frontiers Conference
2027 Arctic Frontiers Student Forum
Applications for next year’s iteration of the student forum are now open!
All master’s and bachelor’s students from UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Nord University, Sámi University of Applied Science, University of Greenland, University of the Faroe Islands and University of Iceland at Hólar are invited to apply.
We also warmly invite Canadian applicants who are either enrolled at a Canadian educational institution or are Indigenous knowledge holders. For Canadian participants, preference will be given to applicants belonging to the following groups: First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and/or people from or living in a Northern area. A Northern area is defined as: the three Territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut), Nunavik (northern Quebec), Nunatsiavut (northern Labrador), and the Churchill region of northern Manitoba.
The program will run from January 31st to February 6th, 2027, in Tromsø, Norway. This includes travel on the first and last day. In some cases, it might be necessary for Canadian and Greenlandic participants to travel for an extra day to and from Tromsø.
If you are a student passionate about Arctic issues and possibilities, looking to connect with peers from across the region, this is your chance to get involved!
We look forward to receiving your application.
The deadline to apply is October 5th, 2026, at 23:59 pm (+2 GMT)
Please consult the Terms and Conditions below, as well as the Code of Conduct, which must be followed by all participants.
