Join the Arctic Leadership Initiative: Application Deadline Extended

March 7, 2025

The Arctic Leadership Initiative (ALI) is now accepting applications for three exciting opportunities beginning in Fall 2025! These programs provide students, early career faculty, and researchers with funding, mentorship, and leadership development focused on the Arctic.

• ALI Student Cohort – For UA system-wide undergraduate and graduate students looking to build leadership skills, network with Arctic experts, and participate in a fully funded leadership retreat and symposium.
• ALI Early Career Faculty (ECF) Fellowships – A professional development and mentorship program for system-wide postdocs and early career faculty engaged in Arctic research and leadership.
• ALI Arctic Engagement Awards – Funding for innovative UA projects that engage with Arctic communities and leadership development. Open to faculty, students, and researchers.

These programs offer funding support, travel opportunities, and invaluable networking connections with Arctic leaders.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Learn more / apply: alaska.edu/arcticleadership

For questions, contact ua-ali-info@alaska.edu.