Collaboration teams

IARPC's enabling legislation included both a mandate for interagency coordination and a mandate for collaboration with non-Federal science and research partners in the state of Alaska, academia, industry, indigenous groups, and more. To facilitate this collaboration, IARPC has initiated a series of 9 Collaboration Teams, whose joint activities advance the research goals outlined in the IARPC 5-year plan. IARPC Collaboration Teams are open to scientific contributors from both inside and outside the Federal government. If you would like to get involved, please request an account and identify your areas of expertise.

Atmosphere
Advancing process and understanding of the changing composition and dynamics and the resulting changes to surface energy budgets.
Environmental Intelligence
Developing integrated environmental knowledge that is timely, reliable and suitable, that includes observing, modeling, and data integration.
Health & Well-being
Enhancing understanding of health determinants and improving the well-being of Arctic residents.
Permafrost
Advancing understanding of processes controlling permafrost dynamics and the impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, and climate feedbacks.
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Developing a landscape-scale understanding of the drivers and impacts of terrestrial ecosystem change.

Coastal Resilience
Strengthening coastal community resilience and advancing stewardship of coastal natural and cultural resources by engaging in research related to the interconnections of people, natural, and built environments.
Glaciers & Sea Level
Improving the understanding of glaciers, ice caps and the Greenland Ice Sheet to resolve the forcings for and impacts of mass balance changes.
Marine Ecosystems
Increasing understanding of the structure and function of Arctic marine ecosystems and their role in the climate system and advancing predictive capabilities.
Sea Ice
Enhancing understanding and improving predictions of the changing Arctic sea ice cover.

Sub-teams

Sub-teams originated in relation to the Environmental Intelligence team.
Join that team before joining a sub-team.

Arctic Data
Applying modern cyberinfrastructure to improve capabilities for integrating and blending data.
Modeling
Enhancing understanding of the integrated Arctic system through the use of regional and global earth system models.

Arctic Observing Systems
Assessment, planning, and integration of environmental and socio-economic observing to understand Arctic system change.

Self-forming teams

Self-forming teams allow our members to organize themselves around Arctic research topics not currently covered in our Arctic Research Plan. Self-forming teams vary in scope, but align in their objectives to connect the research community and Federal agencies working on Arctic-related research initiatives.

Arctic Domain Awareness Center Network
Making the Arctic Ocean a safer place for work and recreation.
Science Communication Forum
Resources for Sharing Arctic Science Across Disciplines and to the Public

Arctic STEM Education Working Group
Connecting STEM education organizations that leverage Arctic science.
U.S. Forum for the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)
The U.S. delegation to IASC aims to increase two-way communication with the US Arctic research community through IARPC Collaborations.

Government agencies working together

IARPC comprises agencies, departments, and offices across the Federal Government and is chaired by the National Science Foundation. More about who's involved »

IARPC also cooperates with the State of Alaska, indigenous organizations, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, the Arctic Council, and international partners.