What is undergraduate research or a creative activity?
The office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarly Activity (URSA) is UAF's resource for the development and promotion of experiential learning activities that engage undergraduate students to support UAF's goal to become a leading student-focused research university.
Undergraduate research and creative activity at UAF covers all disciplines, from climate sciences to music, engineering, anthropology, life sciences, art and theater.
Visit our Award Recipients page to discover all the projects funded by URSA.
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Applications will open August 1, 2022.Deadline to apply is September 11, 2022.Every fall, full-time UAF faculty members, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students from all disciplines and campuses are eligible to apply for awards of up to $6,000 for mentoring undergraduate research and scholarly learning opportunities.
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Applications will open April 18, 2022.CLOSEDStudent Project Awards are for undergraduate students planning to conduct research or pursue creative projects.
These awards will fund up to $3,000 for individual and $6,000 for groups of two or more students.Deadline to apply is June 12, 2022.
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Rolling AcceptanceLearn moreIn-person travel is now being funded for Spring 2022!
Travel funds support students presenting research or creative activity outcomes at a conference, meeting or congregation of their peers/professionals in their respective field, as well as students partaking in competitions.
LATEST NEWS
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April 5-6-72022
Research and Creative Activity Days
Thank to all for a succesful event!
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Sept2021
Undergraduate Research Opportunities at UAF.
Interested in doing research or a scholarly activity at UAF, but not sure where to start?
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Sept 2021
Curious about URSA's past activities and its contribution to UAF's undergraduate research?
Visit our Annual Reports' page