Leaders in Arctic Research

Located just 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle, UAF’s unique location is well situated for Arctic and northern research. UAF faculty are leading the way and answering questions to help us better understand the world around us. From helping the world understand and respond to the impacts of climate change to studying what hibernating ground squirrels can teach us about emergency medicine, UAF research is telling the story of our place in the natural world.

During Giving Day we would especially welcome gifts to the following funds

Alaska Space Grant Program: Alaska Space Grant supports precollege and university student education with NASA relevant, culturally responsive programs; provides opportunities for authentic, hands-on NASA relevant student experiences in science and engineering for both undergraduate and graduate students; and connects Alaska students and faculty to NASA and the growing aerospace industry in the state. 

Geophysical Institute Associates Endowment: Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond. This fund supports activities for graduate students, visiting scientists, and activities that benefit the mission of the GI in driving research and sharing knowledge.

Alaska Center for UAS integration (ACUASI):Our mission is to maintain a world class research center for unmanned aircraft systems, providing integration of unique payloads and supporting pathfinder missions within government and science communities, with a special emphasis on the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.

Alaska Climate Change Research at IARC Makes a Difference: Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing Alaska today. IARC research brings hope to Alaskans and Alaskan communities in the midst of severe weather extremes, threatened infrastructure, and food security concerns. Support of this fund makes a difference in the lives of Alaskans needing science-based solutions.

Large Animal Research Support: LARS supports research, education and outreach on Alaskan animals, as well as the interests and activities of scientists from around the world.

One Health Support: Provides support for the One Health program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Rasmuson Library: The Rasmuson Library has one of the world's finest collections of Alaska and Polar Regions materials including books, periodicals, photography, manuscripts, films, oral histories, rare books and maps. Your gift will support programs and facilities at the Library.

Toolik Early Career Research Support: The mission of Toolik Field Station is to facilitate a greater understanding of the Arctic by fostering research and education in response to the needs of the scientific community and the public at large.

Transformative Research in Metabolism (TRiM): To provide support for faculty within the TRiM program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks to further the vision of translating hibernation research to improve human health.

Your support to the areas listed above or any of our important research areas would be helpful in our continued world-class research efforts.