Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Fairbanks is ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.
News
Sep 12
A warming climate is both harming and helping salmon in northern regions, according to a ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ fisheries researcher. Peter Westley, principal investigator of the Salmonid Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Lab, will discuss the variable role of warming on ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥â€™s salmon in a free statewide webinar hosted by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service.
Sep 12
It's a long way from the Bronx to Barrow. It's even farther from Fairbanks to Ghana. Lewis Shapiro covered a lot of ground during his 90 years.
Sep 10
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Climate Research Center, a part of the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Geophysical Institute, released its statewide August climate summary earlier this month.
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.