This year’s Swiss Polar Day will take place on 9 September in Sion. This event is the annual gathering of the Swiss polar science community and includes national and international keynotes, networking opportunities and updates on recent developments in polar research.
We invite you to save the date and visit the event page for further details and registration→
We look forward to welcoming you in Sion!
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the Swiss Polar Institute is hosting a festive evening to celebrate a decade of partnerships and innovation in polar and high-altitude research. This event will take place immediately following the Swiss Polar Day 2026.
The detailed programme will be published in due course. We invite you to book your calendars and visit the event page for further details and registration →
We very much look forward to welcoming you on this special occasion.
Every year the Swiss Polar Institute awards competitive grants to scientific projects in the Arctic, Antarctic and remote high-altitude regions. This section offers an overview of the scientific projects supported by the Swiss Polar Institute in polar and high-altitude regions.
