The Polar Initiative - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco

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The Polar Initiative will take a leading role in some of the challenges related to the understanding and protection of polar ecosystems.

Source: https://www.fpa2.org/en/initiatives/the-polar-initiative-012

Funding Details

Deadline

Annual, typically June — 2025 call closed 30 June 2025; 2026 call expected June 2026 (periodic)

Contact

Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Villa Girasole, 16 Boulevard de Suisse, 98000 Monaco. Web: https://www.fpa2.org | Polar Initiative site: https://www.thepolarinitiative.org

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must focus on Arctic or Antarctic polar ecosystems
• Partnership and multidisciplinary approaches are prioritized; co-financing is expected

Project Scope

• Must align with at least one of the four axes: science, policy campaigns, capacity building, or conservation action
• Projects involving indigenous and local community knowledge are explicitly valued

Required Documents

• Submit project via PA2F's official project submission portal (https://www.fpa2.org/en/submit-a-project)

Constraints

• Capacity building fellowships are specifically routed through SCAR (Antarctic) or IASC (Arctic) — not directly awarded
• The program was initially structured as 2022–2025; confirm whether new rounds remain open before applying

Historical Context

The Polar Initiative was launched as a 4-year program for 2022–2025. The first Polar Symposium was held on 24–25 February 2022. The second Polar Symposium was held on 22–23 February 2024, co-convened with SCAR and IASC. PA2F has funded polar-related projects since its founding, drawing on the historical legacy of Monaco's royal family in polar exploration.

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