"What I enjoy most about orthopedic research is the shared curiosity of specific topics within the field." Get to know Grayson Talaski and his contributions UIowa's research community

"I love how I get to experience a whole new level of problem solving. A lot of the time, there aren't any textbooks I can reference or tutorials I can follow so when faced with a difficult task, I have to rely on my own skillset and the help of my peers to navigate my way towards a solution." Get to know Sabrina Vlk and her contributions to UIowa's research community

The Iowa Archeological Society (IAS) is once again offering a $1,000 student-oriented research grant in honor of Doug Jones, a long-time State Historical Society of Iowa employee who unexpectedly passed away in late 2016. It’s an easy application due May 1, 2024 for use anytime during the following 12 months (starting May 15, 2024)

The University of Iowa is recognized as a top producer of Fulbright awardees, so there is no better opportunity than now to go for a Fulbright! The 12th Annual Fulbright Intensive Workshop is an opportunity for students to hear from Fulbright grantees and alumni, Fulbright Faculty Mentors, and the Associate Director of International Fellowships, Karen Wachsmuth, to learn more about the process of applying for a Fulbright. Undergraduate and graduate students from all fields are encouraged to join.

Are you involved in a research or creative project with a faculty or staff member? Want to have it recognized on your transcript? Having your involvement on your transcript is valuable when you apply to graduate or professional school or hit the job market.

Summer undergraduate research opportunities are a great way to expand your research skills and gain new experiences in a wide range of disciplines. The University of Iowa has competitive funding options for students on campus and off campus. The University of Iowa has competitive funding options for students on and off campus. If you are planning to apply for summer research experiences, please plan to apply early.

The OUR Travel Award offers UI undergraduate researchers the opportunity to present their research or exhibit their creative projects at conferences and conventions. This Fall 15 students received OUR Travel Awards for conferences, annual meetings, print fairs and piano conventions.

FURF 2023 had 120+ students presenting their research or creative projects. Check out some of the photos from the event. Another chance for students to present will be the 2024 Spring Undergraduate Research Festival which will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd. Applications will be accepted starting in January.

This Fall OUR has awarded ten students with a Research Supply Grant! Grants of up to $1,000 are available for research and creative work expenses including equipment, supplies, software, travel to access facilities not available on campus, travel to access collections or materials not available on campus, interviews (research related), on location filming, etc. Applications for Spring will be open January 15th, 2024.

Nominations for the Distinguished Mentor Award are open mid-January! To recognize the work that mentors put in to make their student's experiences successful, OUR created the Distinguished Mentor Award (DMA).