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Norwegian Polar Institute's research is related to the themes of biodiversity, environmental toxins, climate, geology, marine ecosystems, glaciers and sea ice, and we want to help increase the expertise in these fields among future scientists.

The Institute is not an educational institution, but each year many doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree students are supervised by our researchers in these subjects. The institute contributes to administration of Norwegian polar areas, and do research on the consequences of increased human activity in these areas.

Field Activity is an important part of our research, and much time is spent on the research vessel RV «Lance» or at our stations in Svalbard or in Antarctica. Modern polar research requires a high degree of collaboration across fields, and scientists often work in interdisciplinary projects. The Polar Institute work with institutions around the world, and participate in several national and regional research projects. In 2009 three doctoral degrees, six master's degrees and one bachelor's degree was awarded with guidance from researchers at the Norwegian Polar Institute.

Contacts

For guidance at the Norwegian Polar Institute, one must be affiliated with a university or educational institution that has responsibility for the program. The Polar Institute can help with mentoring, field experience and office space, but this varies from project to project. Please contact the relevant contact person for more information and facilitation.

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