Graduate Studentships
Graduate Studentships support University of Alaska graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with innovation training, mentoring, and project development to turn research into lasting community benefits.
Funder: University of Alaska
Due Dates: August 20, 2026 (Opening) | November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM AKT (Submission)
Funding Amounts: Entrepreneurial Fellowship: academic-year 20-hour stipend, full tuition and healthcare; summer 40-hour stipend and full healthcare
Summary: Fellowships support University of Alaska researchers in translating research into scalable, lasting innovations that benefit individuals and communities.
Key Information: The Spring 2027 Entrepreneurial Fellowship requires full-time master’s or Ph.D. enrollment at UAF, UAA, or UAS and an Alaska base during funding.
Description
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for Innovation administers Graduate Studentships through RISE-UP, supported by the Office of Naval Research. The program combines financial support, innovation training, and mentoring to help researchers explore practical applications of their work and develop solutions to real-world needs. Its broader audience includes prospective and current University of Alaska graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in creating scaled, long-lasting benefits for individuals and communities.
The Entrepreneurial Fellowship supports researchers with a project, while the Innovation Fellowship helps graduate students without a specific project explore their research’s potential impact. Entrepreneurial fellows work with program leads and mentors, receive feedback, broaden professional networks, and complete project-building milestones. The Spring 2027 Entrepreneurial Fellowship application package sets specific enrollment, academic-standing, and location requirements.
