Interested in polar or alpine research? Then you have come to the right place! We are the German National Committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS).
As a voluntary group of young polar researchers and enthusiasts we aim to create a vivid community for students, researchers, educators and others with interests in the wider cryosphere. We organise opportunities for career development, promote education and outreach and are committed to making the polar sciences a welcoming and inclusive place for all. It is free and easy to join our community!
News & Updates
Einladung zur POLARSTUNDE – DEEP PURPLE: Kleine Algen mit großer Wirkung für das Grönländische Eis
Herzliche Einladung zur POLARSTUNDE im April! Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Polarforschung (DGP) und die Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Germany laden zum zweiten Mal ein die “Forschung der Extreme” deutscher…
Upcoming Event: Let’s talk Pride – Queer in Polar Science.
Our “Let’s Talk!” seminar series is designed to share experiences, advice and resources, and to provide a casual space for early career scientists to get answers and talk about the…
EGU Cryosphere blog: 3 Reasons to engage in early career networks
On March 24, 2023, APECS Germany board members Marek, Lena and Alexandra published a short post on the blog of the EGU Cryosphere division. In 3 Reasons to engage in…
New publication on funding in DGP Journal Polarforschung
In Nicola, Loebel and Zuhr (2022), we write about funding which is needed to participate in conferences, undertake fieldwork campaigns or pay for salaries, such as in PhD projects or…
Let’s look back on 2022 – Holiday greetings
Before we all get too excited about 2023 and present you with (some) of our plans for the new year, let’s have a look back at 2022. To continue the…
Summary: Let’s talk funding seminar
On Antarctica Day, December 1st 2022, we held an online panel discussion and networking event to talk about funding opportunities for Polar early eareer scientists. More than 50 participants tuned…
Upcoming events
- Fr, 05.07 (4 pm) APECS Germany board meeting
- 16.-20.09 29. International Polartagung der DGP in Rauris, Austria including an ECS workshop organised by APECS Germany and Austrian colleagues