Applications open for Arctic innovator program

November 4, 2019

Photo by Jeff Richardson. UAF researcher Bahareh Barati demonstrates her prototype of an imaging device for laboratory animals in her office at the Engineering, Learning and Innovation Facility.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks and U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Manufacturing Office are teaming up to host the Arctic Advanced Manufacturing Innovator, or AAMI, program. Early career innovators are encouraged to apply; the deadline is Jan. 15, 2020.

A complete description, including qualifications to apply, is on the program website.

If selected as an Arctic innovator, you will be paired with a UAF researcher and a Department of Energy National Laboratory researcher who are well aligned with your hard-technology focus area and who will serve as a mentor and collaborator for your project. You will also receive commercialization and entrepreneurship support from UAF.

The AAMI program supports early career innovators with fresh ideas and innovative approaches to address fundamental hard technology (physical devices) manufacturing challenges in Alaska. You will have a unique opportunity to move your early-stage concept to commercialization with support from mentors.

Selected Arctic innovators will receive a competitive stipend ranging from $72,000 to $110,000 per year based on academic level and experience, as well as other benefits including training and travel, health insurance, relocation costs and lab space.

Innovators with strong ties to Alaska will be given preference. Learn more about this upcoming program and the Virtual Recruitment Fair, or email Amanda Byrd at agbyrd@alaska.edu.