The Polar Marine Science GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
Sea ice is one of the defining features of the polar oceans and plays an important role in the global climate system, with changes in its seasonal and perennial presence having direct and indirect impacts on physical, chemical, and biological processes. With current and projected changes to the extent, volume and duration of the ice cover arising due to climate change, it is vital that ongoing work aims to deepen our knowledge of the current systems as well as improve prediction capability.
The 2025 GRS on Polar Marine Science invites contributions by early career researchers (ECRs) from all fields of polar marine science (marine biology, chemistry, physics, geology, engineering, and related technologies, as well as social sciences) whose work centers around sea ice, its importance for polar ecosystem dynamics, the implications of observed changes for ecosystem functioning and services, and that highlight direct and indirect links between sea ice, ocean, atmosphere and society.
The GRS strives to create a non-intimidating forum for the presentation of new, unpublished data, cutting-edge ideas and multidisciplinary approaches. We hope to showcase diverse and innovative research that advances our understanding of present-day dynamics and processes, with an eye to future changes in polar marine systems and changes in scientific undertaking.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by December 1, 2024. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
