Remote Access Call 2026
INTERACT Remote Access Call 2026 is open until 18th January 2026, 16:00 CET
INTERACT Association supports terrestrial research in Arctic, Boreal and Alpine regions. Access is only granted to user groups to conduct research, not for arranging or attending courses, conferences, seminars or workshops. Proposals should be focused on the terrestrial environment; any other kind of research (e.g. marine or atmospheric) should demonstrate strong linkages to the terrestrial realm in order to be granted.
The call is dedicated to support research projects utilising Remote Access.
Deadline of the call: 18th January 2026 at 16:00 CET (UTC+1). INTERACT TAP will close automatically after the deadline.
How to apply
Check your eligibility as an applicant from below.
Register to the INTERACT Transnational Access Platform (TAP). Proposals must be submitted through INTERACT TAP on-line system by the proposal deadline. Late submissions and submissions via any other channel will not be accepted. You can work on several sessions, and submit the application after you have completed the whole form. You can submit only one proposal as User Group Leader per call.
Read the INTERACT RA Call 2026 - Guidelines for Applicants carefully. The document contains Terms and Conditions of the Remote Access Call, the information to fill in the application properly, including content and structure of required attachments.
Choose the Research Station(s) most suitable for your research among participating stations. See stations offering access in the call in the section below (“Stations participating in the INTERACT Remote Access Call 2026”).
Prepare all necessary documentation to be uploaded in INTERACT TAP. Applicants are requested to provide a Research Plan, the CV of the user group Leader, using the following templates (also available in INTERACT TAP Document Library):
N.B. Early-career researchers (undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate level up to 5 years active in science after last degree) applying as user group leader must provide at least one letter of recommendation from their academic supervisor and/or other relevant person in support of their application. There is no template for the Letter(s) of Recommendation. At least one Letter of Recommendation is required.
Contact the station manager(s) of the research station(s) to consider the feasibility of your proposed study at the site. Station managers’ contact can be found in the table below.
Submit your project proposal on INTERACT TAP. For technical issues using the platform, please contact the IT support at interact@inkode.it.
In case of additional questions about the call, please contact INTERACT Association Access Coordination: Vanessa Spadetto, vanessa@interactassociation.org
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Adam Mickiewicz University Polar Station, Svalbard
CEN Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik, Canada
Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, Greenland
Kevo Subarctic Research Station, Finland
M&M Kłapa Station, Poland
Sermilik Research Station, Greenland
Sudurnes Science and Learning Center, Iceland
Tsambagaraw Research Station, Mongolia
Western Arctic Research Centre, Canada
Access Modalities
INTERACT Association provides Transnational Access (TA) free of charge to research infrastructures for selected user groups. The INTERACT Remote Access Call 2026 will support Remote Access projects only, defined as follows:
Remote Access is a form of Transnational Access in which the user(s) do not visit the infrastructure/installation physically themselves; instead, the users are either provided with reference materials or samples, get access to a high-performance computing facility, or receive the data from the study that the staff of the infrastructure/installation has conducted according to their research plan and protocol.
Eligibility criteria
Affiliation: The User Group Leader and all users requesting access to the research station(s) must be affiliated to institution(s) based in country(ies) other than the country(ies) where the legal entity(ies) operating the research station(s) are based. Example: User Group Leader and User(s) affiliated to a Swedish institution are not eligible to request access to Swedish research stations.
Duration of the period of access to research station(s): The maximum duration of granted access is limited to the units of access offered in INTERACT and must in any case be less than 90 days in the whole duration of INTERACT Association Roadmap for Access Provision 2024-2029 (i.e. until 31st December 2029).
Dissemination: Only user groups that are allowed to disseminate the results they have generated under the INTERACT Association Access are eligible for access.
Data policy: User groups must agree to comply with the INTERACT Association data policy.
Disclaimer
All travel arrangements to INTERACT Association research stations are the responsibility of the applicant. In case of technical or logistical challenges, user groups should first contact the station manager(s). Only in exceptional situations, where local personnel cannot assist, should the INTERACT Association Secretariat be contacted.
INTERACT Association is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during access to its infrastructures. User groups are responsible for organizing their own travel, ensuring they have appropriate travel and health insurance, medical check, and fulfilling all passport, visa, vaccination, and other entry requirements for each destination. It is also the responsibility of the user groups to be aware of safety and security conditions at their respective research sites throughout their travel and stay.
All members of user groups must have sufficient travel and health insurance and be clear on their legal responsibilities through their employers. INTERACT Association does not cover the cost of insurance or any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances such as travel delays, cancellations, customs, shipment, or other logistical issues. INTERACT Association also assumes no legal responsibility for the health and welfare, including emergency and accident situations, of those awarded access to its infrastructures.
By applying for access through INTERACT Association, you confirm that you have read and accepted these terms and agree with our Data Protection Policy.
Complaint Policy
INTERACT Association aims to provide smooth access to research stations, but we recognize that complaints may arise regarding e.g. administrative procedures or access decisions. Complaints should be directed to the INTERACT Association Secretariat, who will investigate and provide feedback within 10 working days. The following are considered not grounds for complaints:
Rejection of proposals following standard procedures;
Access Board composition.
Formal complaints should be submitted by email to the INTERACT Association Secretariat (secretariat@interactassociation.org) for resolution.