Arctic Leadership Initiative

Multi-tier mentoring structure · University of Alaska system

$5M Rasmuson Foundation gift · UA Board of Regents strategic priority
 
Mentorship
 
Mentorship
Arctic Engagement Awards
Competitive grants for faculty-led community partnerships, policy engagement, and research translation across Alaska.
Ambassador Travel + Residency Awards
Short-term circumpolar exchanges for faculty and students. Next rolling deadline: July 27, 2026.
Arctic Field Schools
Summer intensives connecting students to Arctic environments, field research methods, and Alaska communities.
Arctic Challenge Projects
Student teams tackle real, community-embedded Arctic problems and present findings at the Arctic Encounter Summit.

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