An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on domestic and international Arctic research.
An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on domestic and international Arctic research.
In the News
MARCH 12, 2024
White House Releases Arctic Research Crosscut Budget Report
Today, the White House Offices Science and Technology Policy published an Arctic Research Crosscut Budget Report for fiscal years 2022-2024 that reveals a total budget of over $500M per year across 13 federal departments and agencies. This budget reporting exercise, the first by the White House, will continue on an annual basis.
> View Report
April 9, 2024 | University of Alaska Anchorage
118th USARC Meeting
The US Arctic Research Commission will hold its 118th public meeting at the University of Alaska Anchorage on April 9, 2024.
> See Agenda
August 28, 2023
President Biden Reappoints Mark Myers to a Second Term
Today, President Biden reappointed Dr. Mark Myers to a second term on the US Arctic Research Commission. His new term will expire on July 29, 2027.
March 7, 2023
President Biden Reappoints Nikoosh Carlo to a Second Term
Today, President Biden reappointed Dr. Nikoosh Carlo to a second term on the US Arctic Research Commission. Her new term will expire on February 26, 2027.
OUR
WORKING
GROUPS
Arctic Renewable Energy Working Group
To benefit Arctic communities by identifying and addressing critical renewable energy and energy efficiency research needs.
Alaska Rural Water and Sanitation Working Group
To maximize the health benefits of in-home running water and sanitation services in rural Alaska.
Highlights
Arctic Update
Stay up to date on Arctic-related hearings, actions, news, and events. Subscribe to our daily email newsletter.
Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research
Read the 2023–2024 report outlining recommended scientific research goals and objectives for the Arctic.
The Arctic Scientific Cooperation Agreement
Facilitating access by scientists of the Arctic governments to Arctic areas, research infrastructure, and data.
Home | About | Publications | Working Groups | News & Events | Policies | Photo Credits | Privacy
Looking for U.S. government information and services? Visit USA.gov
Connect
Looking for U.S. government information and services? Visit USA.gov