International Polar Year Antarctica University Expedition 2009 - In Partnership with Students On Ice Expeditions.

Students on Ice Expeditions

How To Apply

Students on Ice Antarctic University Expedition:
February 12-28, 2011

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students and graduate students from Canadian and international Universities.
  • Students who have a passion for, and interest in, Antarctica, adventure, education, and the environment.
  • Students agree to fully participate in the mandatory education and research activity program during the expedition.
  • University credit-courses are available in conjunction with the expedition. (All students are encouraged to enroll in a course through a partner University. If a student does not enroll in expedition credit course, s/he will still be expected to fully engage in one of the courses.)

    * Students may choose to register in one of several University courses while they participate in the expedition. Time on the ship will be divided between: (a) general lectures and activities that all students will undertake together to provide a general background to Antarctica; and (b) specialized workshops, seminars, research and activities focused on the topics outlined below, and led by the individual professor in charge of each course. For more information about current University courses being offered, visit the "Credit Courses" section of "About the Education Program".

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Application Process


1. Students interested in participating in the Students on Ice Antarctic University Expedition 2011 must complete an Application Form (forthcoming) and submit an administrative deposit and relevant supporting documents to Students on Ice. Please email, mail or fax the completed Application Form (forthcoming) to the Students on Ice office. The Students on Ice selection committee will be meeting regularly to review submitted applications. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks after receipt of their application.

2. Students interested in enrolling in one of the University credit-courses being offered in conjunction with the expedition must register through a partner University. (See "Credit Courses" section of "About the Education Program".)

3. Deadline to apply: There is no specific deadline to apply. Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis.

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Expedition Fees

Canadian Students: $9,500 CAD (+ Airfare & University course fees)

International Students: $9,500 CAD (+ Airfare & University course fees)

Airfare: Students are responsible for their travel costs to and from Ushuaia, Argentina. Please inquire with Students on Ice regarding special airfare rates.

A $500 administrative deposit is required with every application. This deposit will only be processed upon a participant’s acceptance.

Contact our office regarding payment options; expedition fee payment schedules may be customized to meet participant needs and financial capabilities.


Please make cheques payable to Students on Ice Inc.


All payments received before October 1, 2010 are refundable, with the exception of the $500 deposit. When cancellations are received after October 1, 2010, payments are not refundable.

Payment for your course fees must be arranged directly with the credit-granting institution.

Have Questions?

Email the Participant Coordinator to discuss payment plan options or call 1-866-336-6423.

  • Payment may be made via cheque, money order or bank transfer.
  • Ask us about tax receipt opportunities.

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Fundraising

Participating students are encouraged to seek their own funding and sponsor opportunities to offset the expedition costs. Please see our Fundraising Toolkit.

* Important - Students on Ice and the University partners of the University Antarctic Expedition 2011 are actively seeking sponsorship and funding for the program.  If successful, this funding will be used to lower the student expedition fees.

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Go Green Challenge

  • Everyone says they care about the environment. But do you have a big idea that could actually improve urban sustainability?
  • If you do, submit it to the $100,000 Go Green Challenge. We’re looking for ideas that can help urban communities coexist with the ecosystems around them. These could include initiatives related to –
    • Public transit
    • Community design
    • Energy conservation
    • Naturalizing urban spaces
  • Four (4) prizes of $25,000 each will be awarded to the four (4) teams that submit the best proposals. Each prize will be awarded to all student members of the team, jointly.
  • Find out more about the Go Green Challenge here.

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ArcticNet Students

  • Current ArcticNet graduate students or northern students supervised or sponsored by an ArcticNet Network Investigator are eligible to apply for ArcticNet training funding to participate in the Students on Ice Antarctic University Expedition 2011.
  • Laureates can find out more about the ArcticNet Training Fund here.
  • $40,000 per year fund, allocated through two annual competitions covers 75% of the participation costs of applicants up to a maximum of $5,000.
  • The next competition for Spring/Summer activities will be posted in early spring 2010.

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Cancellation

  • All payments received before October 1, 2010 are fully refundable (less administration fee) if the participants cancels their participation on or before October 1, 2010.
  • When cancellations are received after October 1, 2010 payments are not refundable. 
  • An administrative fee of $250 is charged on all cancellations.
  • Although not mandatory to participate, purchasing cancellation insurance is advised.

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Travel Documents

A current passport – valid for at least 6 months after the expedition.

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Insurance

  • Personal travel medical insurance (including Emergency Medical Evacuation) is mandatory for all participants.
  • The minimum coverage required is $100,000 USD for medical emergencies and $50,000 USD for medical evacuation, which must include “air ambulance.”
  • Travel insurance costs approximately $50.

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Health

General medical forms will be provided with the Expedition Handbook once you are accepted. These forms must be completed and returned to the Students on Ice office.

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Liability Release

A standard liability release form will be provided with the Expedition Handbook once you are accepted. This form must be signed by both student and parent(s) and returned to the Students on Ice office.

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Accomodations

Cabin and hotel room accommodations for our participants are allocated by Students on Ice.

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Additional Questions?


Contact us!

Niki Trudeau, SOI Participant Coordinator
Natural Heritage Building
1740 chemin Pink
Gatineau, Québec, Canada  J9J 3N7

Toll free: 1-866-336-6423  Tel: 819-827-3300  Fax: 819-827-9951
Email: niki@studentsonice.com

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