The University of Greenland, Ilisimatusarfik, will from now on be coordinator when UArctic funds are awarded to projects within Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark. This is due to the university taking over the role from the UArctic International Secretariat in Finland.
”We are looking forward to contributing further to the important purposes of the projects supported by UArctic funds”, says Gitte Adler Reimer, Rector at Ilisimatusarfik.
The UArctic funds, which are awarded to projects in Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark, come from a grant from the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (DAHES).
Three million for six projects
Coinciding with Ilisimatusarfik taking part in coordinating efforts, the DAHES grant is doubled, making the funds available for 2025 projects a total of 3 million Danish Crowns. This means that six projects are eligible for funding of up to 500,000 Crowns each.
The purpose is, amongst other things, to support projects that take an Arctic perspective in an inclusive and respectful manner, which furthers cooperation across the region.
”Research that benefits our society is crucial – and in this context the projects funded though UArctic are a valuable contribution. We are happy to be able to contribute even further to this”, says Gitte Adler Reimer.
From June 2025 Ilisimatusarfik will likewise take over administration of the UArctic mobility program, north2north. north2north supports students and researchers in going on an exchange as part of their studies and research.
Facts
DAHES in Denmark contributes to UArctic through the Danish financial bill and has in 2025 doubled the grant from 1,5 to 3 million Danish Crowns.
The funds go to research projects from Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark and are awarded based on an evaluation by the UArctic Chairs, who are highly qualified academics within a wide range of research fields.