Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of Alaska 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 Alaska Fairbanks is Alaska's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.
News
Dec 05
When you follow scientists in the Alaska wilderness, you'll almost certainly get alder-snagged.
Dec 03
The second season of the podcast "Alaska Voices" brings listeners into the lives of Alaskans dealing with one of the most rapidly changing environments on Earth.
Dec 01
In this quiet, peaceful time of year, with all the noisy birds flown south and all the scary bears in hillside dens, little things catch our attention. Like wires that move as if by magic.
Events
December 15-19
University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty, staff and students will soon attend the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting 2025 from Dec. 15-19 in New Orleans, LA, and virtually.
See the full schedule of UAF talks and posters. Please contact uaf-research@alaska.edu for any questions.