Office of Undergraduate Research

OUR Updates

The lovely weather outside is putting a spring in our step! OUR is preparing for next Fall, and with that comes many opportunities! We are taking applications for our Academic Year Fellowships, Research Ambassadors, and Student Office Staff for OUR. We are also super excited to congratulate all of those who presented at SURF! Check out all of the details on these applications and more below!

Congratulations to OUR SURF Presenters!!

We had a lovely time seeing over 160 undergraduate researchers present their work at OUR's Spring Undergraduate Research Festival on April 3rd. A huge shoutout to all the hard-working undergraduates who presented, and a huge thank you to those who volunteered to be our judges! Congratulations! Click here to see pictures from the event.

OUR Academic Year Research Fellowship - Deadline extended to April 26th!

Want to make your mark in the research field, while getting compensation? OUR can help! Undergraduate research experiences are a great way to get involved and elevate your time at the University of Iowa. OUR scholarship funding for selected applications is $2,500 ($1,250 per semester).

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Important Dates and Deadlines

Academic Year Fellowship Deadline:
Extended to Friday, April 26th

Events

Darwin Days: April 12th and 13th

Latham Science Engagement Deadline: Friday, April 19th

Latham Presentation Showcase: Friday, April 27th

We Need You!

Interested in promoting undergraduate research and positively impacting the future of other undergraduates? Become an Ambassador!!

We are looking for students who are excited about research and want to help others make the most of their research experience at UI. OUR's Ambassadors are a fun group of UI Undergraduates who are actively involved in research and creative work on campus. OUR Ambassadors also assist with event planning, recruiting, and outreach!

Learn more about what it is like to be an OUR Ambassador!

Fill out the interest form!

Congrats to SURF Presenters!

The OUR was so happy to see about 160 undergraduate researchers presenting their work at the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival! We are so proud of the work that these students put in.

A huge shoutout to the faculty, graduate/professional students, Post-Docs, Professional Staff, and community members who served as judges!

We hope to see everyone again next summer, fall, and spring for more presentations!

Click here to see photos from the event!

OUR is Hiring for the Fall!

We are looking for student employees for next fall to assist with event coordination, social media, communications, and data entry. If you are excited to get students involved with research and want to be a part of a fun work environment, become an OUR front desk clerk! The position offers 5-10 hours/week and pays $12.50/hour. Click here for more information.

Full Job Description

Click here to apply!

Research Opportunities

Open Research Positions

"Being a part of research here at the University of Iowa has been invaluable to me. Research has opened doors for me to find valued mentors, develop unique skills, and participate in unbelievably exciting opportunities that have shaped my future." -Abby Myroth, pictured above, who has been participating in research since her freshman year.

If you're looking to get involved in research, check out these lists of labs currently recruiting undergraduate researchers! This is not an exhaustive list of positions available, make sure to reach out to research faculty in your chosen field as well.

OUR Research Fellowships

Are you already involved in research on campus? Apply for OUR's Research Fellowship. The OUR Fellows Program has provided funding to nearly 3,000 students to promote undergraduate engagement in research and creative projects. The program allows current University of Iowa undergrads in any discipline to work with UI faculty mentors on a specific project during the academic year and/or summer.

2024-2025 OUR Academic Year Fellowship app deadline: Fri, April 26th

Click here to start the app process!

Undergraduate Research Travel

Student Travel Awards

One-time grants are available to UI undergraduate researchers who are traveling to a professional conference or professional development event. Students can request up to $500 per application, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Where we have been!

Cassandra Smith (pictured above) traveled to Long Beach, CA to present her research at the 2024 American Physiology Summit!

Click here to learn more about Cassandra's trip and other Student Travel Award recipients!

Other News and Information

2024 Stanley Award for International Research

Meet the 2024 Stanley Award Participants here! Stanley Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students in all academic fields for the pursuit of foreign research, learning activities in international studies, and career interests abroad.

Latham Science Engagement Fellowship

The Latham Science Engagement Fellowship program is designed to enhance research opportunities and strengthen science outreach communication skills for selected undergraduate students. This fellowship is a one-year program, beginning in the fall of 2024. Students will take one 2 S.H. class per semester (LATH:3000 and LATH:3001) where they will learn communication skills and create final outreach projects.

NEW: Undergraduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science

For undergraduates looking to gain more from their education, CCTS offers a team-based interdisciplinary approach to advance research-generated discoveries into clinical applications in healthcare. Translational science investigators understand principles in foundational research and how such studies relate to fields such as epidemiology, behavioral medicine, and patient-oriented research. Click here to learn more!

Register your Research
Do not forget to register your research!! OUR offers research courses each semester, available for registration through MyUI. All students involved in research and creative projects should have their experience recognized on their transcript. Having your involvement on your transcript is valuable when you apply to graduate or professional school or hit the job market.

Office of Scholar Development
The Office of Scholar Development (OSD) is available to assist University of Iowa undergraduates in their pursuit of national fellowship and funding opportunities.

Douglas W. Jones Memorial Research Grant
The Iowa Archeological Society (IAS) is offering a $1,000 student-oriented research grant. The goal of this research grant is to support projects that advance those areas of research Doug Jones was most passionate about, which include but are not limited to: paleoethnobotany, collaboration and consultation with tribal communities, the Underground Railroad, or sundry other Iowa archaeology and history topics. Complete details can be found at http://iowaarcheologicalsociety.org/grant-opportunities.
Deadline: May 1st, 2024

Contact us:

Bob Kirby, Director, bob-kirby@uiowa.edu
Tawny Tibbits, Associate Director, tawny-tibbits@uiowa.edu
Laura Kowalski-Bliss, Program Coordinator, laura-kowalski-bliss@uiowa.edu

Office of Undergraduate Research
undergraduate-research@uiowa.edu
https://our.research.uiowa.edu
6 Gilmore Hall
319-335-8336