Who We Are
The Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) builds awareness, partnerships, opportunities, and resources for collaboration and knowledge exchange within, between, and beyond the research projects funded by the National Science Foundation’s NNA Initiative. The office builds capacity in early career researchers and provides unique opportunities to inspire and engage a wide audience toward a more holistic understanding of the Arctic—its natural environment, built environment, and cultures and communities.
Recent News
NSF Vacancies Coming Soon
On Monday, May 11, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will release vacancy announcements of particular interest to early career scientists and engineers. The staff in these positions work with program directors to plan and analyze program portfolios, identify emerging research areas, and support/manage the merit review of proposals and use data analysis to understand the landscape of the principal investigator community and the impact of current NSF investments.
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2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting website and registration now available
The NNA Community Office is excited to announce that the 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting website and registration are now available! This meeting will be fully in-person from September 15-17, 2026 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting call for session proposals now open
The NNA Community Office invites you to propose a session for the 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting. We will open a call for oral and poster presentations in July. The deadline to submit a session proposal is May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm MT.
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Evaluation Focus Sessions
Join the NNA-CO on May 20, 2026 at 1 pm MT for virtual evaluation focus sessions that will inform the upcoming NNA evaluation and synthesis report. These sessions will consist of an overview of topics, questions, and methods planned for the comprehensive report, as well as time for participants to share and learn from others who are implementing evaluations of NNA-funded projects. Register here.
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Evaluation Focus Sessions
Join the NNA-CO on May 5, 2026 at 12 pm MT for virtual evaluation focus sessions that will inform the upcoming NNA evaluation and synthesis report. These sessions will consist of an overview of topics, questions, and methods planned for the comprehensive report, as well as time for participants to share and learn from others who are implementing evaluations of NNA-funded projects. Register here.
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