Cohorts

Participants will be selected via consensus of a committee composed of individuals identified by the ARENA co-leads. Selection is competitive and based on the strength of application as well as individual interviews (conducted via Zoom video or similar tool). Criteria for consideration as a member of the ARENA cohort are:

• Citizen of one of the eight Arctic States or observer nations of the Arctic Council and/or affiliated with an Arctic Council Permanent Participant group; 
• Prior knowledge of energy projects relevant in an Arctic context;
• Articulation of an energy project relevant to their community and region that they will commit to plan and refine over the course of the program;
• Good English language communication skills;
• Commitment to participate in all aspects of the program and to comply with program expectations for preparation and conduct; and
• Support from their employer to make available the time required to participate in all program activities.