The University of Iowa is one of the nation’s premier public research universities.

The Office of the Vice President for Research provides resources and support to researchers, scholars, and creators to forge new frontiers of discovery. Through strategic initiatives, administrative and compliance infrastructure, and core facilities, we facilitate a thriving campus culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation. 

Writing for the Public Good

Celebrating authors

Supporting undergrads

Translating discoveries

UI scholars, researchers, and artists have realized remarkable achievements that have established the University of Iowa as a national leader in areas such as space physics, educational testing, creative writing, and health care. 

 

Students interacting in a laboratory

1 in 3

undergraduates participate in research at the University of Iowa
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$534M

in FY25 research funding
Researcher adjusting a telescope

2,300 +

Active sponsored research projects

Featured Events

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NSF CAREER Recent Awardee Panel Session

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
The Research Development Office is hosting a NSF CAREER virtual panel session. This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from recently accomplished CAREER Award recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus much more.
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NIH K Award Recent Awardee Panel Session

Thursday, January 8, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual

Thinking about applying to the NIH K Award program? Want to learn more about this funding opportunity and hear from previous awardees? Then this panel session is for you!

Event Information

The Research Development Office is hosting a virtual NIH K Award panel session on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 11am-12pm. This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from recently accomplished K Award recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus...

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Reducing Iowa’s Cancer Risk through Novel Collaborations Ideas Lab

Monday, January 12, 2026 (all day)
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area

The University of Iowa Research Development Office and Implementation Science Center are sponsoring a three-day Ideas Lab on Reducing Iowa’s Cancer Risk through Novel Collaborations on January 12-14, 2026. This in-person event will be hosted at the Terry Trueblood Park Lodge. See the webpage for additional details.

Ideas Lab Objective

The objective of this Ideas Lab is to develop novel and exciting proposals for interdisciplinary research that will generate (a) strategies for integrating precision...

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