David and Rachel Hopkins Fellowship
The David and Rachel Hopkins Fellowship call for proposals is open - deadline for applications: March 27, 2026
David M. Hopkins
Throughout his long career with the United States Geological Survey and, subsequently,
the University of Alaska Fairbanks, David M. Hopkins (1922-2001) conducted field work
in remote regions of Alaska. His descriptions and interpretations remain crucial to
understanding the state's geology and geologic history. Dave was also a gifted instructor
and early champion of interdisciplinary research. His work revolutionized perceptions
of the Bering Land Bridge as a migration corridor and laid the groundwork for paleoecological
reconstructions of the Beringian subcontinent. His wife, Rachel, shared his love of
the natural world and strongly supported his scientific endeavors.
As a tribute to their contributions, the David and Rachel Hopkins Scholarship is awarded
to a ÃÛÌÒTV, UAA, or UAS graduate student conducting interdisciplinary Quaternary research
in or on Beringia or the greater North Pacific Rim.
Fellowships are offered to students each academic year.
Contributions to the David and Rachel Hopkins Fellowship: The University of Alaska
Foundation manages the AQC funds. Unless otherwise specified, donations will be automatically
added to the fund principle.
Contributions payable to the David and Rachel Hopkins Fellowship may be sent to:
University of Alaska Foundation
PO Box 755080
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5080
Fellowship Recipients
