Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the Tundra Award for the 2026 field season. This competitive award sponsors independent and original Arctic research projects with up to 10 days at Toolik Field Station in Arctic Alaska. Toolik will provide award recipients with housing, meals, access to facilities and common-use equipment, science support and transportation between Fairbanks and the field station.
The Tundra Award is open to current students and those who have been enrolled in a degree program within the past five years at any university. Toolik encourages researchers from all disciplines to apply. Joint awards are possible, and applicants should apply through one application. Proposed work can occur during any season.
Applications are due Feb. 15, 2026.
For more information, including how to apply, visit the Tundra Award website at www.uaf.edu/toolik/outreach/tundra.php or contact Haley Dunleavy at 907-474-6407 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..