Regine Møller won Paasisavut in 2024. Now she is encouraging other PhD students to seize the opportunity and apply to become a finalist in Paasisavut 2026.
“If I can do it, so can you.”
That is the simple message from Regine Møller, who won the science communication competition Paasisavut in 2024, where researchers compete to explain their PhD project in just five minutes.
Arctic Hub has just opened applications for this year’s Paasisavut, and on this occasion Regine Møller encourages her fellow researchers to take advantage of the opportunity to share their knowledge with the people of Greenland.
A desire to tell the story of Isortoq
In front of a packed audience at Katuaq and KNR’s rolling cameras, Regine Møller passionately presented her PhD project in 2024. Her research explores the perspectives of the people of Isortoq on sustainable development. Her performance impressed the judges, earning her the first prize of DKK 50,000.
However, when she applied to become a Paasisavut finalist, her primary goal was not to win but to tell the story of Isortoq.
“I applied to participate in Paasisavut because I wanted to share my research with people across Greenland and make it accessible to a wider audience,” says Regine Møller, who is pursuing her PhD at Aalborg University.
Who can apply to become a Paasisavut finalist?
Researchers from around the world may apply, provided that the following requirements are met:
You are currently a PhD student, or you completed your PhD and submitted your dissertation within the past two years.
The subject of your PhD project is directly related to Greenland.
You have conducted, or plan to conduct, a substantial part of your research or fieldwork in Greenland.
You are, or have been, enrolled at an educational or research institution.
Much to gain from participating
In addition to the cash prize, Regine Møller has gained a great deal from participating in Paasisavut.
“Participating in Paasisavut has been incredibly valuable for both my personal and professional development,” she says.
As a Paasisavut finalist, participants take part in a tailored programme organized by Arctic Hub. For Regine Møller, the one-on-one coaching from professional science communicators was particularly beneficial.
“Throughout the programme, we received support from communication specialists who helped us prepare. They taught us how to communicate complex research clearly and understandably in just five minutes, and how to use our voice, body language, and emotions on stage to connect with the audience,” says Regine Møller.
The five finalists selected to compete in Paasisavut come from different countries, institutions, and academic disciplines. And although it is a competition, it is first and foremost a positive and supportive experience, she explains.
“The team behind Paasisavut is fantastic, and they make the entire experience both enjoyable and rewarding. In fact, it is such a great experience that sometimes you forget it is even a competition.”
The winner of Paasisavut 2024, Regine Møller, impressed the judging panel and won the prize of DKK 50,000.
“It is such a great experience that sometimes you forget it is even a competition”
– Regine Møller
Learn more at the information meeting on 16June
If you are considering applying to Paasisavut, Arctic Hub will host an online information meeting on June 16 at 10:00 AM Greenland time.
Here, you can learn more about how to apply and what to expect from the process if you are selected as a finalist.
