| UI secures external funding in FY26 to improve lives in Iowa and beyond | In fiscal year 2026, UI researchers secured $536 million in external funding for research, scholarship, and creative activities. The federal government remained the university's largest source of external research support, providing $295.8 million for projects spanning medicine, public health, engineering, education, the social sciences, the arts, and the humanities. | | These investments reflect confidence in UI researchers and make possible discoveries that improve health and strengthen communities in Iowa and beyond. | | | | The University of Iowa is a core partner in RuralSTAMINA, a regional biomanufacturing initiative that received a $15 million National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award for its first two years, with the potential receive up to $160 million over 10 years. | | | In this Q&A, Vice President for Research David Schwebel reflects on his first year at Iowa, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing researchers, shares his priorities for the future, and offers a glimpse into his life outside the office. | | | | The University of Iowa Libraries has launched a journal search tool to help authors identify journals covered by open access agreements with scholarly publishers. | | | The Office of the Vice President for Research promoted Aliasger Salem to senior associate vice president for research. His role focuses on the health sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and natural sciences. | | | | The University of Iowa has allocated up to $15 million in P3 funding for fiscal year 2027 to support high-impact initiatives aligned with the university’s strategic plan. The funding will support one new interdisciplinary project focused on brain science, three key infrastructure projects, and additional investments in faculty hiring and retention. | | | The Obermann Center offers flexible fellowships for international researchers and artists to develop collaborations and pursue independent work in Iowa City. Fellows receive a stipend, health insurance, workspace, opportunities for scholarly exchange, and more.
New this year, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS) will contribute an additional $2,000 for scholars from East or Southeast Asia. | | | Save the date for fall events | | Research Services Fair Discover the campus resources, expertise, and connections that can strengthen your research and accelerate your next project.
- 1–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
- Ted Pacha Family Club – Kinnick Stadium
| Large Grant Development Opportunity Symposium Connect with teams funded by the Large Grant Development Opportunity, discover how they are advancing toward competitive large-scale funding, and learn how your team can prepare for future funding opportunities.
- 1–3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
- 2520-D University Capitol Centre
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David Schwebel, vice president for research and professor of psychological and brain sciences
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