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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$536M

in FY26 research funding
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2,100 +

Active sponsored research projects

Featured Events

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Fall Undergraduate Research Festival

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 3:30pm to 6:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Fall Undergraduate Research Festival: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
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Iowa Space Grant Consortium Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Macbride Hall

The Research Development Office is hosting an in-person lunch and learn with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium Director. This will be held on Wednesday, December 2 from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm.

The Iowa Space Grant Consortium is part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, a nationwide network of colleges and universities that promotes education, research, and public engagement in aeronautics and space-related fields.

Join us to learn more about ISGC, its connection to the national...

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Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Grant Proposals

Thursday, December 3, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting an in-person NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Grant Proposals, that will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The seminar is presented by AtKisson Training Group.

This seminar will cover the following topics:

Understanding the Basics of CAREERs

Planning Your Proposal

Crafting a Compelling Overview

Designing Your Education and Research...

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