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IPY Antarctic University Expedition: February 13-28, 2009

Eligibility

Undergraduate students and graduate students from Canadian and international Universities.
Students who have a passion for, and interest in, Antarctica, adventure, education, and the environment.
University credit-courses are available in conjunction with the expedition.
Students agree to fully participate in the mandatory education and research activity program during the expedition.

* Students may choose to register in one of several University courses while they participate in the expedition. Time on the ship will be divided between: (a) general lectures and activities that all students will undertake together to provide a general background to Antarctica; and (b) specialized workshops, research and activities focused on the topics outlined below, and led by the individual professor in charge of each course. For more information about current University courses being offered, visit the "Credit Courses" section of "About the Education Program".

Application Process

1. Students interested in participating in the IPY University Antarctic Expedition 2009 must complete an Application Form and submit an administrative deposit and relevant supporting documents to Students on Ice. Please email, mail or fax the completed Application Form to the Students on Ice office. The Students on Ice selection committee will be meeting regularly to review submitted applications. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks after receipt of your application.

2. Students interested in enrolling in one of the University credit-courses being offered in conjunction with the expedition must register through a partner University.

Expedition Fees

$8,500 CAD (+ Airfare & University course fees)

Airfare: Students are responsible for their travel costs to and from Ushuaia. Please inquire with Students on Ice Expeditions regarding special airfare rates. Have Questions?

Email the Outreach Coordinator to discuss payment plan options or call 1-866-336-6423.

Deadline to cancel without penalty: October 1, 2008

Payment may be made via cheque, money order or bank transfer.
Ask us about tax receipt opportunities.

Fundraising

Participating students are encouraged to seek their own funding and sponsor opportunities to offset the expedition costs. Please see our Fundraising Toolkit.

* Important - Students on Ice and the University partners of the IPY University Antarctic Expedition 2009 are actively seeking sponsorship and funding for the program. If successful, this funding will be used to lower the student expedition fees.

Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation Laureates

Current Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation Laureates are eligible to apply for a $2,500 Millennium Grant to participate in the IPY Antarctic University Expedition.
Laureates can find out more about the Millennium Grant Program here.

Cancellation

All payments received before October 1, 2008 are fully refundable (less administration fee) if the participants cancels their participation on or before October 1, 2008.
When cancellations are received after October 1, 2008 payments are not refundable.
An administrative fee of $250 is charged on all cancellations.
Although not mandatory to participate, purchasing cancellation insurance is advised.

Travel Documents

A current passport – valid for at least 6 months after the expedition.

Insurance

Personal travel medical insurance (including Emergency Medical Evacuation) is mandatory for all participants.
The minimum coverage required is $100,000 USD for medical emergencies and $50,000 USD for medical evacuation, which must include “air ambulance.”
Travel insurance costs approximately $50.

Health

General medical forms will be provided with the Expedition Handbook once you are accepted. These forms must be completed and returned to the Students on Ice office.

Liability Release

A standard liability release form will be provided with the Expedition Handbook once you are accepted. This form must be signed by both student and parent(s) and returned to the Students on Ice office.

Accomodations

Cabin and hotel room accommodations for our participants are allocated by Students on Ice.

Additional Questions?

Contact us!

Reina Lahtinen, SOI Participant & Outreach Coordinator
Natural Heritage Building
1740 chemin Pink
Gatineau, Québec, Canada J9J 3N7

Toll free: 1-866-336-6423 Tel: 819-827-3300 Fax: 819-827-9951
Email: reina@studentsonice.com

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