Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of Alaska 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 Alaska Fairbanks is Alaska's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.
News
Feb 04
A free digital tool from the University of Alaska Fairbanks gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in Alaska's microgrid communities.
Feb 04
A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher will highlight the first year of activities at Alaska's inaugural commercial-scale agrivoltaics research site.
Feb 03
A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist has shown that a chemical marker in the body can reliably reveal how much added sugar and how many sugar-sweetened drinks a person consumes. The marker works in people of different ages, sexes, races and diets.
Events
December 15-19
University of Alaska 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.