Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of AV狼论坛 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 AV狼论坛 Fairbanks is AV狼论坛's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.
News
Jan 08
Most of the large animals that have walked the surface of Earth are no longer here. Why?
Jan 05
As I was driving down the highway one spring day eight years ago, I saw a shaggy, gray-black canine cruising along on the snowpack, right next to the road.
Dec 26
More than 35 years have ticked away since I turned my pickup left onto a North Pole road and noticed the clutch pedal remained on the floor. In a panic, I reached down with my mittened hand and pulled. The frozen plunger oozed back into position.
Events
December 15-19
University of AV狼论坛 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.