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REU in Computing for Health and Well-being

Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Computer Science Department at the University of Iowa will conduct a 10-week summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Our site is motivated by the considerable strain on the U.S. healthcare system due to short-term challenges, such as those posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, and long-term trends, such as an aging U.S. population. Computer scientists are in a unique position to help solve these and other problems in health and well-being. Ten participants will join their faculty mentor's research group to work on interdisciplinary projects

Neural Circuits and Behavior Core Research

Thursday, December 19, 2024
This lab focuses on performing mouse behavioral experiments for studying brain function in health and disease. This position offers the opportunity to learn and apply cutting edge systems and circuit-level neuroscience tools to study the neural basis of behavior in a mouse model.

Arlene Holden Laboratory for Breast Cancer Research

Monday, December 16, 2024
Understanding how breast cancer undergoes metastasis and becomes resistant to treatment.

2025 SLAWR REU Summer Opportunity

Thursday, December 12, 2024
SLAWR REU is a 10-week summer program accepting students from multiple disciplines, including civil engineering, geosciences, ecology, social sciences, and other related fields. Students can be stationed across the United States, from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; the Fond du Lac Reservation in Northern Minnesota; and Salish Kootenai College on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply. Plus, learn how you can nominate another student for this opportunity.

Prestigious Fellowships Available for Undergraduate Research

Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Iowa Sciences Academy is seeking current sophomores and juniors involved in research to join the UI-MARC program during the academic year of 2025 - 2026. The UI-MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) is an NIH-funded program that supports students committed to pursuing a research-focused PhD or MD/PhD program in the biomedical sciences (not intended for clinical only careers). The fellowship is for June 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026, during a student's junior or senior year.

Upcoming Deadlines and Events

Summer Fellowship Application Due - March 14th, 2025

Research in the Capitol - March 31st, 2025

Academic Year Fellowship Application Due - April 11th, 2025

SURF - April 30th, 2025