A new generation of scientists for the North

"Attending the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory course abroad gave me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network and establish collaborations with renowned neuroscientists as part of a world-class education. The course gave me a better idea of how to use advanced techniques in my upcoming experiments."

"Through my experience at Sentinel North, I learned to better communicate the specificity of anthropological knowledge and what it can contribute to interdisciplinary research. I acquired communication and collaboration skills that are very useful to me today, as well as when leading high-profile, multi-stakeholder projects."

"My postdoc fellowship at Sentinel North enabled me to develop a network of interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers from a wide range of sectors, with whom I still work and who helped me to launch my career. Moreover, interdisciplinarity is an intrinsic part of the research program I set up as a researcher, and I now have the chance to introduce my students to it."

"This program greatly contributed to my scientific development and strengthened my ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams. I had the opportunity to meet internationally renowned researchers in various fields and broaden my horizons beyond my field of expertise. Thanks to the training courses and my active participation, I was also able to develop my communication and project management skills."

"The Snow Experiential Project, which consisted in the rapid realization of an instrumentation project starting from the initial idea, was a particularly rewarding experience. The openness of the mentors and working as a team helped to spark original ideas, making the project both motivating and interesting."

"My participation in the Arctic Snow School was a transformative experience that significantly enriched my understanding of snow physics, climate interactions, landscape processes, remote sensing, and indigenous knowledge related to the Arctic snowpack. Working with state-of-the-art instrumentation during fieldwork expanded my technical skill set and strengthened my ability to collect accurate and precise data in harsh conditions."

"My work with Inuit partners in the community of Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut was a unique opportunity, both professionally and personally. I learned new methods and developed new tools to bridge the gap between knowledge from different disciplines and cultures to create something meaningful to local communities. The experience enhanced the value of science and made my professional life more fulfilling."

"Sentinel North's postdoctoral fellowship enabled me to develop an innovative project, acquire advanced technical and theoretical skills, and strengthen my abilities as a researcher. This experience has given me invaluable autonomy, enabling me to design and direct my own research projects. By expanding my network of collaborators, I am now ready to initiate collaborative and interdisciplinary projects aimed at better understanding the impact of global change on marine ecosystems."

"Sentinel North's logistical and financial support enabled me to complete a research internship in Norway, present my research at an international conference and carry out my research project in Nunavik. Attending training courses and social events also provided me with a better understanding of northern research as a whole. Being part of this excellent research program is a source of great pride for me."

"The Sentinel North program enabled me to evolve as part of an interdisciplinary team and to contribute my own expertise while taking into account those of others. This gave me a more comprehensive view of the North, not only anthropologically, but also physically and biologically."

"Being part of Sentinel North has been enriching thanks to several experiences, including the Scientific Meeting which enabled me to meet students and researchers from different disciplines, some of whom could become valuable collaborators. My research and training internship at UCA also accelerated my acquisition of knowledge and skills in essential oil chemistry."

"My experience has given me a concrete vision of the essential task of knowledge transfer in scientific research, particularly in projects carried out on Indigenous territories. I was particularly impacted by my participation in the Design ta Science! initiative. It allowed me to become a more effective and versatile science communicator, improved the quality of my work, and increased the scope of my research communication."