The DGP is an open network for everyone interested in polar and high-mountain research – from experienced scientists to engaged non-specialists. Together, we foster exchange, knowledge transfer, and new impulses for research.
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The German Society for Polar Research (DGP) brings together researchers, students, and interested non-professionals with a shared passion for polar and high-mountain regions. With over 500 members, the DGP fosters interdisciplinary exchange and international collaboration. Supporting early-career scientists is a key priority, with access to knowledge, mentoring, and networks. Events, working groups, and the journal Polarforschung provide spaces for dialogue and fresh perspectives.
Those interested can register online or contact us directly. You will gain access to the Journal "Polar research", events, and networks.
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The German Society for Polar Research actively supports projects and initiatives of its members – with a particular focus on the younger generation of polar enthusiasts. We explicitly offer funding opportunities for students and school projects related to polar research. Our funding options include scholarships, travel grants, and other activities that promote interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue between science and society.
