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The Alaska Fly Fishers awards a $1,000 Fisheries Scholarship to undergraduate/graduate students enrolled in educational programs related to Alaskan fisheries or fisheries management. The Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 to further education and research concerning the freshwater fisheries in Alaska, particularly Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic char, and Arctic grayling. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are Alaska residents. 

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in the field of natural resources, fisheries, or related programs as well as be admitted with a declared major to a program (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student) in the field of natural resources, fisheries, or related programs. The applicant must be a full-time student at an accredited college or university in Alaska during the term for which the scholarship is awarded. The applicant must be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 during high school or 3.0 during college years. For more information, please visit:

The Dr. H. Richard Carlson Scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding graduate student for the forthcoming academic year. The recipient must be a resident of Juneau. Shirley Carlson established this scholarship in honor of her late husband, Dr. H. Richard Carlson, who made substantial and important contributions to fisheries science in Alaska as a scientist at NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Laboratory.  Dr. Carlson also supported and encouraged UA fisheries students.

Award amount: Two semesters of graduate level tuition.

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The Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship supports Undergraduate and Graduate female students pursuing a degree in science and attending the ����ix����.

Award amount: Up to four scholarships will be awarded. Two for Undergraduate students at up to $5,000 each. Two for Graduate students at up to $10,000 each. One Graduate level scholarship will be specifically for a Fisheries student.

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To support research by a marine sciences graduate student, with preference for students working at the Seward Marine Center or the Alaska SeaLife Center. E.R. “Dolly” Dieter worked for the UAF Institute of Marine Science from 1962 until 1997. She established this scholarship to help with the growth and development of oceanography at UAF.

Award amount: $500 to $1000 per year.

For more information: View UAF’s Privately Funded Scholarships page

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To support graduate students in marine biology, who are conducting research on marine mammals. Bud Fay was known to all whose lives he touched as a warm, caring, generous individual, a man of great integrity who was intensely interested and passionately involved in his scientific pursuits. He was recognized internationally as the world’s leading expert on the walrus.

Award amount: $1000 per year.

For more information: View UAF’s Privately Funded Scholarships page

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To support graduate students in oceanography or marine biology. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company established this support fund to honor the contributions that Drs. Howard Feder and David Shaw have made to environmental monitoring in Port Valdez. Both Drs. Feder and Shaw are professors emeriti of the Institute of Marine Science at UAF.

Award amount: $1500 per year.

For more information: View UAF’s Privately Funded Scholarships page

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Review process: Institute of Marine Science Director will review and choose recipient.

This scholarship, in memory of Libbie H. Hyman, one of America’s foremost invertebrate zoologists, assists students in taking courses or pursuing research on invertebrates at a marine, freshwater, or terrestrial field station. The Hyman Grant is intended to help support a first meaningful field station experience for a first- or a second-year graduate student or an advanced undergraduate. For more information, please visit the

The Ladd Macaulay Graduate Fellowship in Salmon Fisheries Research is funded through an endowment and donations provided to the University of Alaska by Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc. (DIPAC), a private non-profit salmon enhancement organization based in Juneau, Alaska. The fellowship will support graduate studies in fisheries at UAF. Funding is for an incoming (prospective) graduate student and will cover a standard graduate stipend, tuition/fees, and health insurance for up to three years; second and third-year funding is conditional on successful annual progress. Selection is competitive. An announcement requesting proposals will be sent out in November/December if funding allows. For more information, please visit the .

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. NSF actively encourages the submission of applications from the full spectrum of talent that the US has to offer. The five-year Fellowship provides three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000. For more information, please visit the .

These fellowships provide a stipend and tuition for a graduate student working on marine fisheries research. Provided by the National Fishing Institute and the Alaska Sea Grant College Program.

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The purpose of this award is to provide support for UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) graduate student research projects. The research should be directly related to, or have implications for, current issues of importance to state or federal fisheries management or coastal resilience and can be in any of the areas of significance for fisheries and coastal management, such as oceanography, marine biology, socioeconomics, etc. The graduate student must explain how their research is ultimately connected to fisheries management and of interest to fisheries managers, such as the State of Alaska Board of Fisheries or the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC), or other regulatory bodies engaged in fisheries management or coastal resilience. Ideally, the student would be working on a project in consultation with research scientists at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The research could be of interest to different types of stakeholders (commercial, recreational, subsistence, and non-consumptive users), but it must also be of interest to commercial stakeholders. Generally speaking, applied research is the objective. The research should be about timely and important issues specifically in the northern Gulf of Alaska coast area, roughly encompassing the area from Kayak Island to the Barren Islands at the entrance to Cook Inlet. An announcement requesting proposals will be sent out in December/January, if funding allows. Any questions can be directed to the CFOS Academic Programs Office: uaf-cfos-academics@alaska.edu

Fellowships The mission of the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) is to build a clear understanding of the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands, and Chukchi/Beaufort Seas that enables effective management and sustainable use of marine resources. NPRB will award a minimum of six Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) of $26,000 each to qualified applicants at US-based institutions whose research addresses scientific, technological, and socio-economic themes relating to this mission.  Award funds may be used for a stipend, tuition, university fees, research-related travel, supplies, or analyses. The award includes funds for travel to the Alaska Marine Science Symposium. For more information, please visit the .

When funds are available, the Pollock Conservation Cooperative Research Center (PCCRC) awards graduate student fellowships to current or prospective UAF graduate students whose research aligns with PCCRC research priorities (see annual Research RFP). The fellowship includes a standard graduate stipend, in-state tuition/fees, health insurance, and $2,000 that can be applied to research/travel expenses. Awards are renewable pending successful annual progress: M.S. students may receive a maximum of 2 years of support; PhD students may receive a maximum of 3 years of support. PCCRC will send out a call for proposals if/when they decide to fund a new round of fellowships. Based on funding availability. For more information, please visit the PCCRC research page.

To support graduate students in Fisheries, Marine Biology, or Oceanography who are conducting research related to Alaska’s fisheries. The Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center was founded in 1994 by the late Elmer E. Rasmuson with a million-dollar endowment, and has grown through his subsequent contributions and a $100,000 gift from Ward’s Cove Packing Company. Approximately eight fellowships are awarded annually, including renewals.

For more information: Visit the Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center

How to apply: Contact Christina Sutton, clsutton3@alaska.edu

To support Marine Biology and Oceanography student thesis-oriented travel, supplies for thesis work, and/or contractual services as they pertain to research. Awards are given each spring as long as funds are available. Calls for proposals are made in February. For more information, contact Katrin Iken at kbiken@alaska.edu. 

Since 1922, the Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program has provided undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences. By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning. To learn more, please visit the .

To support graduate students in the marine sciences. Ken Turner was a captain of the R/V Acona, the first research vessel of the Institute of Marine Science. This fund was established in his memory by the faculty and staff of IMS.

Award amount: $1000–$2000 per year.

For more information: View UAF’s Privately Funded Scholarships page

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The Graduate School offers competitive fellowships, scholarships, and travel awards to support students in completing their graduate degrees and advancing their research. Awards are granted based on a review of the applicant’s Report of Advisory Committee (RAC) and degree completion timeline. Students may apply for both a fellowship and a scholarship in a given semester but can receive only one award per degree. These awards are intended for use in the semester immediately following the application (fall, spring, or summer) and are subject to available funding.

Travel awards support the university's commitment to research and scholarly activity. Eligible applicants must be in good academic standing with a current RAC. Preference is given to students presenting their work, conducting fieldwork, utilizing research facilities, or participating in professional training. Recipients must acknowledge support from the Graduate School. Please note that all awards are competitive, and funding is not guaranteed. Visit the UAF Graduate School funding and financial aid page for more information.

The Marine Biology and Oceanography graduate programs award a total of 3–4 teaching assistantships per semester, and the Fisheries Program has 2 teaching assistantships available.

For more information, visit the Assistantships web page or contact Christina Sutton, clsutton3@alaska.edu

Teaching assistantships are also sometimes available in other UAF departments, primarily the Biology department. Contact Christina Sutton, clsutton3@alaska.edu, for further information.

You may also visit the Assistantships web page for more information.

Teaching assistantships are also sometimes available in other UAF departments, primarily the Biology department. Contact Christina Sutton, clsutton3@alaska.edu, for further information.