The Distinguished Arctic Scholar will have the opportunity to conduct research and teach within areas that are relevant to understanding of the Arctic and High North regions. The Distinguished Scholar is expected to engage with faculty inside and outside the host institution(s), give public lectures and lead seminars, as well as supervise and mentor Master's and PhD candidates with their research and writing. The Arctic Distinguished Scholar award is not limited to the natural sciences. This award is open to applications in the social sciences and the humanities and recognizes the important contributions these disciplines can make to our understanding of the Arctic. Recipients must have 5 to 10 years of research and experience. Candidates should be accomplished scholars and have a significant publication and teaching record. Please note that dual U.S.-Norway citizens are not eligible for Fulbright awards to Norway. Applications will not be considered if the applicant is currently residing in Norway or will be residing in Norway during the year preceding the award period. There are no language proficiency requirements; English is sufficient. All teaching and research will be in English; proficiency in another language is not required. A letter of invitation from the host institution is required. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.