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

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2,300 +

Active sponsored research projects

News

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Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine

Monday, October 20, 2025
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Nominations now open for the 2026 Discovery and Innovation Awards

Monday, September 29, 2025
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UI researchers can apply for large grant development funds

Monday, September 22, 2025
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Featured Events

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OVPR Large Grant Development Opportunity Networking Session: Brain Science & Mental Health

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
College of Public Health Building

The Office of the Vice President for Research invites applications for funding to support development of large interdisciplinary grant proposals, including: building interdisciplinary research teams, conducting pilot research, and finalizing grant submissions.

Grants will be awarded in three phases. Teams can secure up to $310,000 across all phases. Apply by January 31, 2026. See the webpage for additional information.

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"Behind the Book: The Labor of Acquisitions Editing" — Lecture by Sara Jo Cohen promotional image

"Behind the Book: The Labor of Acquisitions Editing" — Lecture by Sara Jo Cohen

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 5:00pm
111 Church Street

Publishing a scholarly book is not a solitary act of authorship, but a collaborative process in which scholars work with a team of editors. Scholars don’t just submit manuscripts; they engage in sustained dialogue with editors who help to shape, refine, and position their work. Far from being gatekeepers, acquisition editors are collaborators, advocates, and stewards of knowledge. Their work is especially critical as they align the intellectual ambitions of scholars with the practical demands of...

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Book Matters: Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join acclaimed authors Melissa Febos, professor of English and director of the Nonfiction Writing Program, and Donika Kelly, associate professor of English, as they read from their latest books and discuss the intimate, transformative themes that shape their work.

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