The DFG Priority Programme "Antarctic Research" organises a coordination workshop every year. This is aimed at scientists and research groups of German universities and research institutions and takes place about one month before the annual application deadline (around November 1^st). In order to include the foreign participants we ask you to give your presentations in English.

The coordination workshop is mandatory for applicants

(a) who want to apply for a new project in the SPP Antarctic Research,

(b) who wish to apply for renewal, and

(c) who are currently funded under the priority programme.

Note to a,b: New applicants and those applying for an extension are requested to present their project at the coordination workshop in a 5-minute presentation. The structure of the presentations can be freely designed, but should be limited to the essentials (e.g. background, hypothesis/objective, approach, duration and personnel/cost overview).

Note to c: Applicants with a currently funded project are requested to present their results in poster form. The following applies to report posters within the framework of the annual coordination workshop: size DIN A0 portrait format, the SPP logo (SPP logo with text) and the funding number must be displayed next to the title. The poster should state the objectives of the work, briefly describe the method, present the results to date and give an outlook on the future work / studies. A critical assessment of problems may also be included.

Registrations are made via the coordination office (SPP-Antarktisforschung(at)uni-rostock.de). The registration form will be published with the "summer" newsletter and here on the website. Participants presenting a project or a poster may apply for travel expenses at the SPP Coordination Office. It is irrelevant whether the applicant participates personally or is represented by another person. The guidelines of the State Travel Expenses Act MV apply.

Hotel accommodations at the workshop location should be booked independently. When booking, please note the guidelines of the State Travel Expenses Act MV and the DFG. For more information, please refer to the annual "summer" newsletter. Links to the newsletters can be found here.

This year's coordination workshop took place at the University of Cologne from September 29th to October 1st, 2024. Over two days, 110 participants presented their projects already funded by SPP 1158 or their project ideas for this year's call for proposals, which is due on 14.11.2024. With 57 presentations and 54 posters, it was two intensive days of scientific exchange and networking. We thank all participants for the fantastic atmosphere and our partners at the University of Cologne for their great support.

The annual coordination workshop of the DFG priority programme "Antarctic Research" took place from  September 18^th to 20^th, 2023 in Potsdam.
The coordination workshop is mandatory for applicants who want to apply for a new project in the SPP Antarctic Research or an extension (5-minute presentation) , as well as for those currently funded within the framework of the priority program (poster presentation).

Here you can find the corresponding program including a list of the presented posters.

The annual coordination workshop of the DFG priority programme "Antarctic Research" took place from September11 to 13, 2022 in Bielefeld. The coordination workshop is mandatory for applicants who want to apply for a new project in the SPP Antarctic Research (5-minute presentation) or who want to apply for an extension, as well as for those currently funded within the framework of the priority programme (poster presentation).

Here you can find the corresponding programme on English and a list of the presented posters.

You can also download the presentations on logistics and infrastructure (AWI infrastructure, RV Polarstern, DLR station) and the DFG (information on applications in SPP 1158, only in German).

These Projektskizzen and posters have been submitted for 2021 virtual coordination workshop.

These Projektskizzen and posters have been submitted for 2020 virtual coordination workshop.

The annual coordination workshop of the DFG priority programme "Antarctic Research" is aimed at scientists from German universities, colleges and research institutions and took place from 25 to 27 September 2019 at the University of Bremen. The coordination workshop is mandatory for applicants who want to apply for a new project in the SPP Antarctic Research (5-minute presentation) or who want to apply for an extension, as well as for those currently funded within the framework of the priority programme (poster presentation).

Here you can find the corresponding programme on English and a list of the presented posters.