Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of ÐÓ°Épro system.
Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge
to become tomorrow's leaders.
By the numbers
Research enterprise
UAF does high-quality research in a large number of fields. We're one of only a handful of institutions in the country that can claim the triple crown status of Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution.
Achieving R1 at UAF
With more than $200 million in research activity each year, the University of ÐÓ°Épro Fairbanks is ÐÓ°Épro's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.
News
Jun 26
Last week, I sent out a story on changes in ÐÓ°Épro over the past few million years. The theme: Many of the transitions were drastic, and they all had nothing to do with the billions of us now walking the planet's surface.
Jun 20
With its melting glaciers, thawing permafrost, and floating sea ice that gets tougher to see from its northern shores each summer, ÐÓ°Épro is the poster state for global warming. Things are changing here, no doubt about it. But it's not the first time.
Jun 12
After 35 years of driving to work over a small mountain each day, Kathe Rich will soon make her last daily ascent of Cleary Summit.
Events
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4-7 p.m.
UAF West Ridge
Arctic Research Open House is an annual Arctic-research event for the community, demonstrating the science happening at UAF! Join this free event on May 15 from 4-7 p.m. to see how Arctic-research is relevant to you. Participate in scientific interactives, watch live demos, earn free prizes and stick around to grab a bite from the Corn Diggity Dog food truck.
All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian.