XIV ISAES 2025

XIV International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences
18-22 August 2025
Punta Arenas – Chile

The XIV International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES 2025) reunites experts worldwide to discuss the latest research on Antarctica’s geology, climate, and ecosystems. This event provides a unique platform to share discoveries, foster collaborations, and highlight Antarctica’s role in the Earth’s system. The symposium will feature a diverse session list, covering topics such as Antarctic geology and tectonics, ice sheet climate interactions, biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics, remote sensing advancements, and Antarctica’s connection to the global Earth system. Attendees will have access to keynote lectures, panel discussions, and poster presentations showcasing cutting-edge research.

The call for abstracts has now closed.

Join us in advancing knowledge and collaboration in Antarctic Earth science.

Submit your abstract here: https://site.inach.cl/isaes2025/

XIV ISAES 2025 Travel Award Opportunities

SCAR TRAVEL AWARD OPPORTUNITY

Deadline for applications: 30th June 2025

SCAR is offering travel grants of up to US$ 2,000 to support early career researchers (ECRs) in attending the XIV International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES), to be held in Punta Arenas, Chile, from 18–22 August 2025. The grants aim to assist with travel and registration costs.

Eligibility and Guidelines 

• Applications are open to early career researchers (defined as postgraduate students, PhD students and those within 7 years of their PhD).
• Priority will be given to ECRs from countries with developing economies or economies in transition, as defined by the United Nations. Individuals from underrepresented groups in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must have submitted an abstract to the XIV ISAES in order to be eligible for the award.

Award Details 

• Grants of up to US$ 2,000 are available to cover travel, accommodation, and registration fees. Please note that US$ 2,000 is the maximum amount that can be awarded per applicant.
• In order to support as many applicants as possible while addressing individual financial needs, funding will be allocated based on need and budgetary availability.
• Please note that grants will be reimbursed only after the conference—no funds will be issued in advance unless circumstances have been discussed and approved beforehand.
• Recipients will be required to provide a certificate of attendance from ISAES and copies of all relevant expense receipts.
• Detailed instructions on claiming the reimbursement will be provided to recipients after the conference.
• Results of the selection process will be communicated by the end of July.

How to Apply 

To apply, please complete the application form available here: https://form.jotform.com/251533578669370.

Applications must be submitted by 30 June 2025.

For any queries regarding the travel award or the application process, please contact [email protected].

US-SCAR TRAVEL AWARD OPPORTUNITY

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES) will be in person from 18-23 August 2025 in Punta Arenas, Chile. ISAES is an excellent opportunity to present and discuss the most recent and important results of Antarctic research in earth sciences at an international venue. The abstract deadline is 30 May 2025.

Travel Award Opportunity:
Applications for partial travel support will be accepted from students, post-doctoral researchers and other scientists at US institutions (funding cannot be provided to anyone at a non-US institution). Preference will be given to early career investigators (students and those within 5 years of completing a PhD). Maximum support will be $2500. Funding will be provided by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs grant #2013971 awarded to the University of San Francisco for US-SCAR.

Eligibility:

• You must be enrolled as a student or employed at a US institution.
  You must present a talk or poster as the lead author at the SCAR ISAES or a related side meeting.

The deadline for applications is 27 May 2025.

Questions: Contact Deneb Karentz <[email protected]>
Professor, University of San Francisco; US Delegate to SCAR

International Lithosphere Program Coordinating Committee on East Antarctica Travel Award

A number of conferences in 2025 present opportunities for researchers working on Antarctic Earth Sciences and Earth-Ice Interactions. These include:

• EGU 2025 (27 Apr – 2 May; Vienna )
• IAGA-IASPEI (31 Aug – 5 Sept; Lisbon)
• SCAR ISAES (18-22 August 2025; Punta Arenas)

The International Lithosphere Program Coordinating Committee on East Antarctica, working with SCAR, is happy to be able to offer a financial contribution to assist travel/participation at any conference where travel will be complete by the end of September 2025, including (but not limited to) the listed meetings. This support is primarily intended for student and Early Career Researchers, or attendees from under-represented countries. The financial support will typically range from EURO 500 to 2,000 depending on overall travel costs and the number of applications.

• Applications should be sent by e-mail: 1 – a one-page CV, 2 – a one-page summary of your likely costs and requested funds, any other funding available or applied-for, how you’ll benefit, and the title(s) of any presentation, or other contribution to be made (for example participating in/attending side meetings).
• E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]
• The deadline for applications is 20 June 2025, 23:59 UTC. Application outcomes will be communicated by mid- July.