The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has formed a search committee to recruit part-time associate vice presidents for research who will oversee OVPR’s work on behalf of the arts, humanities and social sciences, as well as the biomedical, mathematical, and physical sciences. These positions will divide many of the current responsibilities of former Associate Vice President for...

The University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking award nominations of faculty, staff, and students engaged in outstanding research and scholarship, safety, and mentorship. Nominations for OVPR’s annual Discovery and Innovation Awards, which will be announced in April and celebrated virtually next spring, are due Feb. 2. This year OVPR has added an award to recognize...

Let’s say you’re a film student who needs to rent a video camera for a major project, a history student whose thesis hinges on gaining access to a fee-based archive, or a social work student who needs custom software to analyze data for a study you’re conducting. Each of you would be eligible to apply for grants under a new program supporting research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences...

The University of Iowa Humanities Advisory Board, established by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has launched a new website for Humanities at the University of Iowa: https://clas.uiowa.edu/humanities. The website highlights upcoming events, achievements, and resources for faculty, graduate students, and...

For almost 40 years, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies has served as both oasis and laboratory for researchers from across the world looking for space to dive deep into their disciplines while rubbing elbows and minds with experts from other fields. In 1978, the University House was renamed to honor a generous gift from University of Iowa alumni Esco and Avalon Obermann. Today, the center...