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
Polar Week Pub Quiz with APECS South Africa
The international Polar Week happens twice a year during the equinox in March and September. We celebrate together with APECS International and many other national committees. It is open to…
Abenteuer von Odontellina: digitale Version des Buches sowie Unterrichtsmaterial nun verfügbar!
Die Geschichte von Odontellina entstand im Rahmen des von APECS Germany ausgerichteten cold regions – cool facts Wettbewerbs 2020 und wurde damals mit dem ersten Preis ausgezeichnet. Danach haben die…
Apply for a research plan with RV Mirai during an Arctic Cruise from August to October 2023!
Early Career Scientists (ECS) are invited to apply for a research and observation plan using the research vessel MIRAI (R/V Mirai) during an Arctic cruise to be conducted from August…
Check out our new collection of funding options!
A lot of things in life need money and so do conference participations, fieldwork campaigns, PhD projects or permanent research positions. As Early Career Researchers will most certainly face the…
APECS Germany at 28th International Polar Conference – wrapping up a week of science and networking
From 1st to 5th of May the 28th International Polar Conference was held in Potsdam and stood under the motto “Polar regions, Climate change and Society”. During the normally bi-annual…
Meet the new APECS Germany Chair and Co-Chairs – 2022/2023
The new APECS Germany Chairs und Co-Chairs have been elected and we are excited to share the results with you today! We are happy for all new board members, who…
Upcoming events
- Fr, 05.04 (11 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Fr, 03.05 (11 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Wed, 29.05 (5 pm) POLARSTUNDE
- 16.-20.09 29. International Polartagung der DGP in Rauris, Austria