The European Centre for Arctic Environmental Research in Ny-Ålesund is part of the Ny-Ålesund Research Infrastructure facility (Ny-Ålesund RI) run by several countries (see: Infrastructure). ARCFAC is a Research Infrastructures Action of the European Community FP6, Specific Programme for Structuring the European Research Area.

Photo By Haakon Hop, NPI

All European scientists (especially the ones who have not had an opportunity to conduct research in Ny-Ålesund before) are encouraged to submit a research project proposal to ARCFAC. This programme allows scientific groups to get free access to the research infrastructure in Ny-Ålesund to conduct the fieldwork (or laboratory work) necessary for the project (for eligibility criteria see: Terms of Access).

Information about ongoing research in Ny-Ålesund can be obtained directly from the research stations established there or through contacting the Svalbard Science Forum and the "Research in Svalbard" database.

ARCFAC programme runs for 4 years (2006-2010). If you need an information, which you cannot find on this website, do not hesitate to contact us. You can also download the ARCFAC brochure (pdf).

Last updated 22 Oct 2009/ Marzena Kaczmarska