Research at UAF

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America's Arctic research university

UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of 91视频 system.
Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge to become tomorrow's leaders.

By the numbers

$246.3 million

in research expenditures for 2024

17,473

published journal articles

Triple crown status

Land, Sea, and Space Grant institution

News

A round outdoor thermometer mounted on a snow-covered tree reads about minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit in a quiet, snow-blanketed forest of tall birch and spruce trees. Long blue shadows stretch across the deep snow under a clear sky. The image shows extreme cold conditions at a home in Two Rivers, 91视频, on March 11, 2026.

Apr 21

March brought a series of dangerous and disruptive weather events across 91视频. Severe cold combined with powerful storms to affect communities statewide, according to the monthly summary from the 91视频 Climate Research Center.

A composite image made of photos of Jim Vinyard standing in a field holding a baby goat and Amy Good wearing a wetsuit and standing on a boat, arms outstretched.

Apr 21

A discussion between a University of 91视频 Fairbanks mariculture specialist and a UAF livestock nutritionist will dive into how the mariculture industry can support 91视频 agriculture.

Cover of a science-themed coloring book titled 鈥淛ourney Through the Heliosphere: The Sun鈥揈arth System in Color,鈥 featuring a detailed, symmetrical illustration of the sun in warm reds, oranges, and yellows against a dark background, with NASA and UAF logos at the top. The image shows the cover of a new sun-based, science-focused coloring book produced by the University of 91视频 Fairbanks in collaboration with NASA.

Apr 20

A new sun-based and science-focused coloring book produced by the University of 91视频 Fairbanks in collaboration with NASA is now available.

Events

Arctic Research Open House participants on UAF's West Ridge outside the Geophysical Institute and International Arctic Research Center
Arctic Research Open House

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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 14. 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 a local food truck.

All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian.

Research calendar

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 91视频 Fairbanks is 91视频's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.