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Research, creative work and real experience for UAF undergraduates

Turn your curiosity into a funded project.

URSA helps students find opportunities, connect with mentors, apply for funding and share their work with the UAF community.

Student Project Awards
Application period September 28 - November 1, 2026 for the spring 2027 semester
Mentor Awards
Application period January 18 - February 28, 2027 for the summer 2027 semester
Travel Awards
Rolling acceptance
Internship Awards
Currently closed

Explore project ideas, funding, internships, travel support, courses and proposal help.

Recruit undergraduates, request mentor funding, review expectations and access forms.

Explore our resource guide to find forms, training, proposal and project support, and research opportunities.

Replace several award landing pages with one comparison table that helps users choose the right award before drilling into details.

Award comparison chart
Award	Best for	Timing	Amount
Student Project	Research or creative projects	Fall, spring, summer	Up to $3K/$6K
Travel	Presenting or competing	Rolling	Up to $2K/$4K
Internship	Unpaid internships	Rolling	Up to $3K/$6K
Mentor	Faculty/staff/grad mentors	AY, Summer	Up to $6K