Support for polar research

The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat co-ordinate and promote Swedish polar research.

Kristineberg Marine Research Station

Kristineberg is one of the oldest marine stations in the world with a longstanding reputation of pioneering research.

Abisko Scientific Research Station

A research station in a subarctic environment with varied nature attracting scientists from all over the world. 

Research stations in Antarctica

The research stations Wasa and Svea in Antarctica are suitable for research in many disciplines. 

Icebreaker Oden

Oden is one of the world’s most powerful icebreakers and a premier platform for research in polar oceans.

Kristineberg Marine Research Station – now part of the Polar Research Secretariat!

Kristineberg Marine Research Station is one of the world's oldest marine research stations, offering infrastructure and services for researchers, education, companies and entrepreneurs. It has test environments, ships, laboratories, meeting rooms and, not least, the rich marine environments of the Gullmarsfjord, which provide fantastic conditions for research, education and innovation.

Open call: Early Career Research Program aboard icebreaker Oden during the Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean Expedition 2026!

Apply to our research school onboard icebreaker Oden during the Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean Expedition 2026. Open to master’s students, PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates affiliated with Swedish or Canadian institutions. Apply no later than 25 January.

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Polar Researchers in Sweden

Search our network of Swedish polar researchers. You can register via the page if you are a polar researcher and have not yet joined.