EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: 

ONE OCEAN EXPEDITION STUDENT EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Memorial University, in partnership with UiT The Arctic University of Norway and UArctic, is seeking expressions of interest from students across the Canadian Membership for the One Ocean Expedition credit course.

WHO CAN APPLY? This program is designed primarily for Master's and Doctoral students pursuing research related to the Arctic. Applicants from Northern regions and Indigenous communities are strongly encouraged to apply, even if at the undergraduate level. Preference may be given to candidates from these backgrounds to support diverse representation and perspectives in Arctic research.

A limited number of spots are available, subject to funding.

WHAT'S IT ABOUT? This interdisciplinary course examines the future of the Arctic through critical futures-thinking, collaborative research, and the development of sustainable solutions to regional challenges. This program provides a unique opportunity to engage in immersive, hands-on learning in an Arctic environment while contributing to research that informs sustainable development in the region.

WHERE ARE WE GOING? The program is delivered aboard the Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, as it sails through the Northwest Passage. There are two legs of the expedition, and participants must indicate their preferred leg of the expedition.

Leg 1: Nuuk, Greenland to Cambridge Bay, Canada (Approx. August 5 – August 29, 2025; exact dates TBD)
Leg 2: Cambridge Bay, Canada to Anchorage, US (Approx. September 2 – October 4, 2025; exact dates TBD) 

WHAT WILL I NEED? Travel, food, and course participation costs will be covered. Students are responsible for obtaining necessary visas, additional insurance, and personal equipment. A valid passport (valid at least six months beyond the end of the voyage) is required. A medical certificate from a certified seafarer’s doctor is required.

To express your interest in this opportunity, please complete the form below.
Participation in a mandatory information session on March 12th will take place before submitting a full application (I.e., this current survey form is your Expression of Interest, *not* your complete Application Form). *If students are unable to attend the information session due to extenuating circumstances, exceptions may be possible. Please reach out directly to Lisa if this is the case (lgoulet@mun.ca).

Deadline to submit this form is March 11th by 4:30pm NST. 

Note: This application must be completed within one sitting; progress will not be saved if you exit the application. 

Full details of the program can be found here: www.mun.ca/uarctic/about/one-ocean-expedition 

Application Deadline: March 11th 4:30pm NST

For questions and assistance, please contact Lisa Goulet at lgoulet@mun.ca