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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2023 Summer Student Project Awards
Applications will open January 17, 2023.Summer Student Project Awards are for degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students from all disciplines and UAF campuses. The Summer 2023 awards offer up to $6,000 for an individual or up a group of two or more students. Funds may be used towards a fellowship, tuition, travel, services or supplies.
Join us January 20th from 10am-noon for the RFP Open House and refreshments!
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Innovative Technology and Education (ITE)
Applications will open February 6, 2023.ALL undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff and fulltime faculty requiring technology-related equipment and/or software for student-based instruction and/or research are invited to apply for an URSA Innovative Technology and Education (ITE) Award of up to $5,000.
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Rolling AcceptanceLearn moreTravel 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.
Virtual event registration fees are also eligible for funding.
LATEST NEWS
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Apr 62023
Research and Creative Activity Day
This annual event allows students to showcase their scholarly experiences from the current academic year through posters, presentations, creative displays, and public performances. Both URSA-funded and non-URSA students are encouraged to participate. All UAF students, faculty, staff, and the community at large are invited to attend. After two years of virtual celebrations, we are excited to gather together in-person on the UAF campus.
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Oct 2022
Curious about URSA's past activities and its contribution to UAF's undergraduate research?
Visit our Annual Reports page
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Sept2022
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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April 5-6-72022
Research and Creative Activity Days
Thank to all for a succesful event!
GET INVOLVED!