Jun
2026
YOUTH POLAR NEWS
Issue
#4
IN THIS ISSUE
APPLICATIONS
3rd Round Of Applications
The ReQuest Foundation is now welcoming our 3rd round applications for support for Youth Polar Projects. The Foundation is a new UK charity established to support young people (aged 16-24) engage in investigative or creative projects of a polar nature. We provide financial support and, where needed, we will find expert mentors from our network of partners.
Our latest call for applications is now open. Applications must be received by 31 July 2026 and awards will be announced by 15 September 2026.
CASE STUDY
Niamh's Arctic Glaciology Project
Niamh, 23, is a PhD student within the School of Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen. Her ambitious arctic glaciology project will examine how the mass balance of surge-type glaciers in Svalbard are responding to climate change.
The ReQuest Foundation considered Niamh’s project to be a worthy winner of the January 2026 grant round, given the project’s clear contribution to the protection of polar regions. Her application was well-structured, with clear aims and she was able to demonstrate strong support from her academic mentor.
PARTNER PROFILE
Royal Meteorological Society
The ReQuest Foundation is proud to be a partner of the Royal Meteorological Society - the leading independent expert in weather and climate.
With a Royal Charter and as the only awarding body for Meteorologists, they are recognised as the leading independent authority for all things weather and climate. Their mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its applications for the benefit of everyone.
Hartwell House near Aylesbury, the historic site of the Royal Meteorological Society’s inaugural meeting.
COMMUNITY
Call For Polar Related Auction Items
Our next annual online polar auction begins at 9am on Sunday 1st March 2027 and bidding ends at 9pm on Tuesday 10th March 2027.
WE WELCOME DONATIONS OF ANY POLAR ITEMS FOR OUR ANNUAL AUCTION - Email info@requestfoundation.org.uk
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/request2027
DONATIONS
The ReQuest Foundation relies entirely on donations and fundraising. Please support us and help more young people with their polar projects.
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