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
Dancers frozen mid motion

$536M

in FY26 research funding
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2,100 +

Active sponsored research projects

Featured Events

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UI Research Services Fair

Thursday, October 8, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Kinnick Stadium

About the Research Services Fair

The Research Services Fair connects faculty, postdocs, staff, and trainees with the many resources available to support research and scholarship at the University of Iowa. This year's event will be hosted at Kinnick Stadium.

Fair Attendees Will:

Learn about campus’ cutting-edge instruments and technology as well as many other services available in support of funding applications and research programs

Interact with centers, institutes, core facilities, and other...

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Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar

Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar

Presenter: John D. Robertson, PhD
Managing Member & Owner: Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops (GWSW)

The Research Development Office in the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to partner with Dr. John Robertson from Grant Writer's Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) to conduct the Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar.

Click here to view the seminar's webpage.

Event Information

The seminar will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30...

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NIH K Club+ 2026-27 Information Session

Friday, October 30, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual

This is an information session to describe the NIH K Club+. In collaboration with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science’s K Club, the NIH K Club+ (2026-27) is designed to give you the knowledge and resources to craft competitive K award applications.

Event Information

The Research Development Office is hosting a NIH K Award virtual information session on Friday, October 30 from 10am-10:45am. This event is an introduction to this year's NIH K Club+, click here to learn more about the...

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