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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.

UPCOMING AWARDS
  • engineering students

    2022 Community Engaged Learning Awards

    Applications will open September 26, 2022.

    Community Engaged Learning Awards are for degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students (enrolled in six or more credits), graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and staff from all disciplines and campuses. Those eligible are able to apply for awards of up to $500 to work with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.

    Deadline to apply is October 16, 2022.
  • engineering

    2022 Spring Student Project Awards

    Applications will open October 3, 2022. 

    Student Project Awards  are for degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students (enrolled in six or more credits) from all disciplines and UAF campuses. The Spring 2023 awards offer up to $3,000 for an individual or up to $6,000 for a group of two or more students. Funds may be used towards a fellowship, tuition, travel, services or supplies. 

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    Travel Awards 

    Rolling Acceptance

    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.

    Virtual event registration fees are also eligible for funding. 

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