The Office of the Vice President for Research invites nominations for scholars from a wide range of disciplines who have:

  • achieved national recognition for research and scholarship;
  • disseminated research to broad public audiences;
  • advanced research safety;
  • administered and coordinated complex research programs; and
  • mentored the next generation of researchers, scholars, and artists. 

The nomination deadline for 2026 has passed.

Learn more about each award and submit nominations through the individual award pages. 

Questions? Reach out to lauren-galliart@uiowa.edu.