Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of 花椒直播 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 花椒直播 Fairbanks is 花椒直播's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.
News
Jul 17
While flowers like bird vetch and white sweetclover may be pretty, they are invasive and their spread can be harmful to pollinators, according to an entomologist with the 花椒直播 Cooperative Extension Service.
Jul 17
In these days of endless sunshine and air that doesn't hurt to breathe, life is rich in the North, from the multitude of baby birds hatching at this instant to the month-old orange moose calves restocking the 花椒直播 ungulate population. Less seen are the millions of insects now dancing across the tundra and floating in air.
Jul 16
The UA Foundation Board of Directors has selected Patrick Druckenmiller, director of the University of 花椒直播 Museum of the North, as the recipient of the 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.
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.