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

Dancers frozen mid motion

$594M

in FY22 R&D expenditures

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2,400 +

Active sponsored research projects

Featured Events

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EVENT FULL: Writing Across the Curriculum and Assignment Design in the Age of AI

Monday, August 11, 2025 10:00am to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre
BOTH EVENTS HAVE REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY AND ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS.This set of two workshops brings together national expertise and campus-based support for teaching with writing and assignment design. In session 1, Dan Melzer, author of Engaging Ideas, describes writing across the curriculum programs with a focus on how writing assignments can promote student learning in the age of AI. Session 2 provides an overview of evidence-based strategies to make assignments more engaging...

IRB/HSO Office Hours Summer 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
First come, first served.; computers are available. HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an...

IRB/HSO Office Hours Summer 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
First come, first served.; computers are available. HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an...

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