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Research funding opportunities for undergrads

February 1, 2018

University Relations

Katie Aikens, a mechanical engineering student, competed at the Design, Build, Fly competition with the help of an URSA award. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
Katie Aikens, a mechanical engineering student, competed at the Design, Build, Fly competition with the help of an URSA award. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.


URSA currently has two opportunities for undergraduate students to apply for funding.

Spring travel awards offer $2,000 for students needing support to present at a conference or to compete in a competition between April and June 2018. The deadline to apply is Feb. 18.

Summer project awards offer $5,000 to support research or creative projects. Funding may be used for a stipend, tuition, travel and/or supplies. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25.