Undergraduate Research & Scholarly Activity (URSA) home
Research, creative work and real experience for UAF undergraduates
Turn your curiosity into a funded project.
URSA helps students find opportunities, connect with mentors, apply for funding and share their work with the UAF community.
Upcoming deadlines
- Student Project Awards
Fall 2026 applications due June 7 - Mentor Awards
AY 2026-2027 applications due June 7 - Travel Awards
Rolling acceptance - Internship Awards
Rolling acceptance
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Funding at a glance
Replace several award landing pages with one comparison table that helps users choose the right award before drilling into details.
| Award | Best for | Timing | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Project | Research or creative projects | Fall, spring, summer | Up to $3K / $6K |
| Travel | Presenting or competing | Rolling | Varies |
| Internship | Unpaid/minimally paid internships | Rolling | Up to $3K / $6K |
| Mentor | Faculty/staff/grad mentors | Annual cycle | Project support |
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