Travel Awards
The Alaska EPSCoR Travel Awards fund University of Alaska affiliates to attend or present at U.S. academic events, supporting research, collaboration, and professional development.
Funder: University of Alaska
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically 3 or more awards per cycle; $1,500 per award; travel must be domestic (within U.S.)
Summary: Supports University of Alaska faculty, staff, and students with funding for domestic travel or remote attendance at academic and professional development events.
Key Information: For University of Alaska affiliates only; international travel is not eligible.
Description
The Alaska EPSCoR Travel Awards program provides periodic funding to support faculty, staff, and students at the University of Alaska with travel expenses for professional development. These awards are intended to enable recipients to present research, engage with colleagues and mentors, or participate in training sessions. Travel can be for conferences, workshops, trainings, or other academic events, and funding may also be used for remote (virtual) attendance when necessary. The initiative is part of the "Interface of Change" project, which aims to foster academic growth and collaboration within the University of Alaska system.
