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
Researcher adjusting a telescope

2,100 +

Active sponsored research projects

Featured Events

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Winning Service Contracts and Grants Panel Session

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 9:00am to 10:00am
Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building

Unlike traditional research grants focused primarily on generating new knowledge, service-oriented awards support the delivery, implementation, expansion, or evaluation of programs and services for defined populations. These awards provide opportunities to apply university expertise to address community and agency needs and may differ from traditional research grants in how opportunities are identified, partnerships are developed, proposals are structured, and success is measured.

This session is...

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Early Career Funding Opportunities, Support, and Perspectives Information Session

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

This session will spotlight key federal and private foundation programs, showcase UI support resources, and feature insights from successful awardees on navigating the early stages of research funding.

Event Information

Join us for this virtual information session on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m., where we’ll highlight key federal and private foundation programs, introduce University of Iowa support resources, and share insights from successful awardees on navigating the early stages of...

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Guggenheim Fellowship Panel

Monday, November 9, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Thinking about applying for a Guggenheim Fellowship? Want to learn more about the application process and hear from previous awardees? Then this panel session is for you!

Event Information
This virtual panel session will be held Monday, November 9 from 12:00pm-1:00pm, and provides an opportunity to hear from accomplished University of Iowa and Duke University Guggenheim Fellowship recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus much more.

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