Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students from all UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for URSA Mentor Awards. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects during the Fall  2025 and Spring 2026 terms. Awarded proposals will clearly describe a project with a distinguished mentoring plan for undergraduate students involved.

Accepting proposals April 14 - June 8, 2025. 

Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Fall 2025 semester are invited to apply for Student Project funding up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for group applicants.

Accepting proposals April 14 - June 8, 2025. 

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. 

Undergraduate students with confirmed unpaid or minimally paid internships are invited to apply for URSA’s Internship Award.  

Internships Applications are eligible for up to $3,000 for a Fall- or Spring-term internship or $6,000 for a Summer-term internship.

Students must have a secured opportunity in order to apply for funding.