Graduate Studentships
The University of Alaska’s Graduate Studentships and RISE-UP Fellowship help grad students and postdocs turn their research into real-world innovations through mentorship, milestones, and professional development.
Funder: University of Alaska
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application period closing) | March 2027 (full application/submission deadline for Entrepreneurial Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Academic year: 20-hour stipend, full healthcare, full tuition; Summer: 40-hour stipend, full healthcare; typical duration is one semester or academic year.
Summary: Supports graduate students and postdocs in transforming research into scalable, impactful innovations through mentorship, milestones, and financial support.
Key Information: Only open to University of Alaska graduate students and postdocs; applicants must be based in Alaska during the funding period.
Description
The University of Alaska Center for Innovation's Graduate Studentships program, including the RISE-UP Entrepreneurial Fellowship, provides financial support, mentorship, and specialized programming to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers aiming to translate their research into real-world, impactful solutions for communities. Fellows participate in structured activities such as regular meetings with mentors, project milestone completion, and final reporting, all designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurial skills, and professional networking. The program is intended to help researchers develop scalable initiatives that address pressing societal needs in Alaska and beyond.
