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
Mar 13
Thirty below again this morning. OK then. Time to reach for the baseball bat and fine-tune the weather station.
Mar 06
A free Zoom webinar from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, will provide an overview of how northern pike became an invasive problem in part of AV狼论坛. The webinar is hosted by the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
Mar 06
A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes AV狼论坛 sled dogs and other working breeds unique.
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.