Hokkaido University, in collaboration with the National Institute of Polar Research and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), has launched the Arctic Challenge for Sustainability 3 (ArCS-3). ArCS-3, the largest comprehensive Arctic research project in Japan, is currently recruiting participants for its "Lake Saroma Ice Training" program.

At Lake Saroma, located on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, students will learn about the biogeochemical and physical properties of snow, sea ice, and the ocean, as well as their relationship to marine ecosystems, through practical training on the ice, processing and analysis of acquired samples, data analysis, and final presentations.

We aim to provide a practical learning and experience environment for conducting polar research, such as in the Arctic, and to lay the foundation for independent research.

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Eligible individuals: Those who meet the following two conditions

① Students enrolled in master's and doctoral programs at national, public, and private universities in Japan (at the time of application and participation)

② Students who are currently conducting research related to polar regions such as the Arctic (regardless of their field of study, such as humanities or sciences) or who aspire to do so in the future.

We are expecting 5-8 participants.

Internship location: Hokkaido Prefectural Youth Experiential Activity Support Facility, Neipal Kitami

Internship Period and Schedule: Internship Period: February 22nd (Mon) - February 28th (Sun), 2027

Language: English (Supplementary explanation in Japanese is planned)

Application deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026, 17:00

For details on application requirements and procedures, please see here. *This link will take you to the Hokkaido University Arctic Research Center website.