ASRA 2009, July 20-31 is FULL
We are no longer accepting applications.
The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is one of the best academic experiences in the United States. Come to Fairbanks, Alaska and share the long days of summer with us! ASRA 2009 will be an experience you will remember all year!
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New modules for 2009 are:
- Extreme Photography - extend your vision!
- Marine Mammals and Shorebirds in Bristol Bay!
- Sounds of Science - music, engineering, FUN!
- Fisheries!
- Sustainable Energy and Climate Change - "The Future is Now!"
- Archaeology! Discover the past!
Tuition
There are residential, remote and commuter options for attending ASRA. Residential students live on campus in the dorm. Remote modules will travel off campus and live in campsites or research facilities. Commuters will travel from a home in Fairbanks each day.
Costs for these options are as follows:
Residential = $1200
Commuter = $800
Remote modules vary in price. There are increased costs due to travel, logistics, and insurance. These modules are supported financially by outside organizations. To sign up for a remote module one MUST choose the residential option.
Marine Biology = $1600
Marine Mammals and Seabirds = $1600
Earthquakes in Denali Park = $1250
Fisheries = $1250
Archaeology = $1250
ASRA is FULL!
Applications are closed.
Note: ASRA received a record number of applications this year. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list for next year click the link to the left on this page.
Announcing DDR Camp at UAS
Springboard, one of ASRA's partners, is sponsoring a program through the University of Alaska Southeast for students entering grades 10-12. For more information see their website:
ASRA is thrilled to announce two new major donors!
The New York Life Foundation
New York Life has offered full scholarships for nine rural Alaskan students in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Funding from New York Life will allow ASRA to extend its reach into rural and local schools during the year.
To qualify for the New York Life scholarship the student must live in a rural alaskan community.
To apply, fill out the financial aid form and specify the NYL scholarship.
Flint Hills Resources
Flint Hills has offered a generous gift to ASRA. This gift will help keep tuition low and support our efforts to reach as many students as possible.