Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (URISE) program at the 久久热视频 is a scholarship program funded by the at the . The goal of the URISE program is to broaden participation in biomedical research by supporting undergraduate students who intend to matriculate into high caliber Ph.D. or combined M.D.-Ph.D. programs in biomedical fields and eventually go on to research careers.
We are accepting applications! Apply by October 26, 2026.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year degree program at UAF in anthropology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, mathematics, physics, and psychology are eligible to apply for the URISE Alaska program in spring of their first year. Students must be in good academic standing, U.S. citizen, noncitizen national or permanent resident, and physically present in Fairbanks.
Selection Criteria
The URISE Program Steering Committee will select applicants to participate in the program based on the criteria below:
- Strong commitment to matriculation into either a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences upon completion of the bachelor degree and strong commitment to a research career in biomedical sciences.
- U.S. citizen, noncitizen national or permanent resident.
- Full-time, degree seeking student with selected major
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.3
- Submission of two letters of recommendation upon request
For more information contact Lori Gildehaus, lagildehaus@alaska.edu, 907-450-8772.
Current URISE Scholars
My name is Natalie Wienke and I am a Pre Med major. I am interested in emergency medicine and researching disease. Outside of school, I like dancing and participating in community theatre either as an actor or choreographer.
Hello! My name is Justine. I am from Bethel and grew up in the YK Delta. I am majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences. I am working towards my bachelor鈥檚 degree now but my overall career goal is to become a Rural Alaskan veterinarian. My research interests are anything related to animals. Specifically, I am interested in diseases such as rabies in fox and other animals. In my free time I enjoy volunteering with animals and doing arts and crafts.
Hello! I鈥檓 majoring in Climate and Environmental Change with a concentration in Sustainability. I鈥檓 committed to studying how more frequent and widespread harmful algal blooms (HABs) are driven by warming ocean temperatures associated with climate change, potentially leading to paralytic shellfish poisoning and public health risks for subsistence harvesters. When I鈥檓 not at school, I鈥檓 usually by the water- paddleboarding, swimming, or just wandering. The world is too big not to go wandering!
Hi! I鈥檓 Cole Houser a Biomedical Studies major. My focus is on public health, in fields like virology, and epidemiology. I am deeply interested in how our institutions and political systems interact with the health and wellbeing of the everyday people. I鈥檓 working towards my bachelor鈥檚 degree with a goal of obtaining a PHD/MD.
Hello! My name is Zoe Hartlieb, I'm from Anchorage, AK, and I am majoring in Wildlife Ecology and Society. My research interests include the study of marine organisms and wildlife, and more specifically their behaviors and adaptations to changes in climate and their environment. In my free time I enjoy doing musical theatre, fencing, reading, and making art!
Amber Bratlie is pursuing a double major in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Economics and Psychology, along with a minor in Art. She is interested in the intersection of psychology, economics, and decision making, and is considering pursuing a PhD in behavioral economics or a related field in the future. Having lived in Alaska for several years, Amber has also developed a strong interest in agriculture and the ways it can support communities. Outside of academics, she enjoys painting, especially in cold colors, and exploring the outdoors.
Past URISE Scholars
Hi! My name is Aggy and I'm studying the fascinating field of chemistry at UAF! I'm focusing on biochemistry and neuroscience for my degree and am currently conducting research in these fields. I'm interested in drug discovery and the interactions between chemicals and the brain. Some of my hobbies include spending time outdoors whether it's camping, hiking, or anything in between. Aside from that, I love spending time with my dogs and going on adventures with them!
My research interests are in wildlife diseases, particularly prion diseases. I'm a Biological Sciences major and I plan on applying to veterinary school. I love to crochet and do pretty much anything outdoors
I am currently majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Science. My passion is to explore the unique nutritional needs of women's health. I hope to research nutritional aspects specific to women someday, as this field has research disparities that predominantly focus on male subjects. When I'm not in school, I love reading and exploring the outdoors through skiing, mountain running, outdoor rock climbing, and backpacking.
I鈥檓 an out-of-state, first generation, honors undergraduate majoring in Social Work and Japanese Studies. My research interests are how pre-designated social status affects the ability to access healthcare and quality of service provided. I hold several leadership student organization positions on campus including President of the Organization of Student Social Workers and President of the Japan Alaska Club. In my free time, I like to lay around, read, and play games.
My research interests include educational psychology with an emphasis on learning and development. My family is Sudanese, and I was raised in Fairbanks almost my entire life. During my time in the URISE program, I鈥檝e done work related to communities in and out of Alaska, specifically Kotzebue and Chicago.
