| Nominations open for downtown banner campaign | Do you know a Hawkeye who dares to do exceptional work in the laboratory, clinic, studio, onstage, or on the page? Help the university recognize the research, scholarship, and creative activities of students and postdocs across a range of disciplines. Nominate an outstanding undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral scholar for the 2027 “Dare To…” banner campaign. | | | | This session combines proven strategies with real-world insights for developing competitive grant proposals. It is designed for faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and research administrators.
- 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
- Iowa Memorial Union or virtual
- Registration fee: $200; college-sponsored registrations available
- Registration deadline: Sept. 30
| | | Join Kathy Lavezzo, professor of English, and William Rhodes, assistant professor of English, to explore the enduring influence of the medieval world through their newest books. After the reading, Sarah Bond, associate professor of history, will moderate a conversation exploring the books' shared themes.
- 7–8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
- Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
| | | | Faculty, staff, and students at Iowa receive regular emails from research teams seeking participation in their studies. These emails build on our community’s strong connections to identify research participants. Learn how to adjust your email preferences. | | | The Center for Social Science Innovation provides dedicated workspace, collaborative learning opportunities, and support for outstanding UI doctoral students in the social sciences as they complete their dissertations. Submit your application by Sept. 14. | | | | Are you writing a proposal for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) submission deadline in October? Faculty and postdoctoral scholar principal investigators are encouraged to try Grant Hawk, beta application review service for NIH grants that uses AI to simulate the review process, providing feedback on significance, innovation, feasibility, interpretability, and overall competitiveness. Connect with the Research Development Office to learn more. | | | The Libraries’ new Research Commons brings together the expertise of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio (DSPS) and Scholarly Impact to streamline access to research support services. It's an easy-to-access hub for those seeking guidance throughout the research lifecycle in areas such as digital project design, scholarly publishing and visibility, and experiential learning opportunities that build research skills. | | | | This workshop helps UI faculty turn promising manuscripts into published books. You’ll receive actionable feedback from senior scholars on your work, advice about presses, and a timeline that will get your book ready in six months. Apply by Sept. 23. | | | After a one-year pause, the Research Services Fair returns with an enhanced format designed to help researchers connect with services and resources to advance their work.
- 1–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
- Ted Pacha Family Club, Kinnick Stadium
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The Conversation is an independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of academic experts. Check out this recent article:
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Aliasger Salem, Senior Associate Vice President for Research and Bighley Chair and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Help the public understand your work. To learn how you can get your research published in The Conversation, contact Kristy Nabhan-Warren. | | | |
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