Office of the Vice President for Research

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Fueling research, scholarship, and innovation

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) 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.

The OVPR organization includes six regulatory compliance offices, eight research centers, four core research facilities, research development and communications teams, the UI Research Foundation, and the State Hygienic Laboratory.

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The OVPR is hiring various positions to support the research enterprise.

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Meet Lois Geist, Interim Vice President for Research

Lois Geist was named the University of Iowa's Interim Vice President for Research in September 2024. She also serves as the Associate Provost for Faculty.

Dr. Geist is well versed in faculty-related policy and procedure, the promotion and tenure process, human resources, and faculty development. Her efforts focus on large and small group seminars, as well as individual consultation related to the growth and success of faculty. Dr. Geist has served on collegiate and university related committees, including Faculty Senate, Faculty Council and has participated in searches and reviews at the university level. At the national level she has served on several committees for the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Group on Faculty Affairs.