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Research

Research at Iowa changes lives—and not just those who benefit from a new medical treatment or technology developed by Hawkeyes.

Research creates an opportunity to have a unique, transformative academic experience. When you get involved in research, you develop practical skills that set you apart in the job market and help you find new areas of specialization you love. 

As one of the country's foremost public research institutions, there's no better place to find those experiences than Iowa. And with support for high-impact, pioneering research at the core of our mission, you can be part of a team that changes the world. 

1 in 3

undergraduates involved in research

$ 534

Million in external funding to support research

Research at Iowa

Research resources

The Materials Analysis, Testing, and Fabrication (MATFab) Facility Located in the IATL

Office of the Vice President for Research

Find research resources, grant and funding information, and other stories highlighting Iowa's research community.
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Office of Undergraduate Research

Browse research-focused projects, internships, academic credits, and summer program opportunities available through OUR.

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UI Ventures

Find support for startups driven by Iowa research and explore funding and consultation services.

Latest research news

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Life-Changing CF Research

The Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award honors Michael Welsh for discoveries and collaborations that helped redefine cystic fibrosis.
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UI research funding advances health, science, community resilience

University of Iowa scholars secured support for more than 2,300 projects in fiscal year 2025, pursuing research aimed at developing cancer treatments and patient care, advancing brain science and mental health, and building healthier and more resilient Iowa communities.
Bailee Kamerzell does brain research in a lab

Introducing first-generation students to research

First-gen students might come to college unaware of the pathways to research. The University of Iowa offers them support, from educational and networking services to hands-on workshops that deal with brain research.