Happy September!

Welcome to all new and returning Hawkeyes! We are so glad you're here. This fall is gearing up to be a fun one, we are starting off strong with a Homecoming Open House featuring Dr. Bob Kirby. Then we have the Entering Research Symposium (formerly the Undergraduate Research Conference) and the First Year Seminar Poster Conference in October. We wrap things up November 19th with our Fall Undergraduate Research Festival, so mark your calendars to join us! 

This year we are thrilled to be supporting not only our ICRU fellows, but we are running the GCRU fellowship again as well. Last year's pilot cohort had a lot of positive things to say about the experience of engaging 2-4 students on a collaborative project. We are also opening a poster fund this fall, which supports students in printing one conference poster while they are at Iowa. Thanks for your support of undergraduate research at Iowa!

Best,
Tawny Tibbits, Director

Join us on October 11th for the Exploring Research Symposium, a series of talks created by students for students, dedicated to providing research resources to interested undergraduates. More information below.

Available Opportunities

Register Your Research

Are you involved in research or creative projects? Meet with your mentor and register your research for the Fall 2025 semester.

OUR offers research courses available for registration through MyUI. Having your involvement on your transcript is valuable when you apply to graduate/professional school or hit the job market. Click here for more information on compensation types for undergraduate research. 

Join us for the Exploring Research Symposium

Are you an undergraduate who's interested in research, but not sure how to start? Visit us at the Exploring Research Symposium (previously the Undergraduate Research Conference) at 10 am - 12 pm, Saturday, October 11th in the Pappajohn Business Building (Tippie). Hear from a keynote speaker, learn about what undergraduate research looks like, and find out how to get involved!

Capture Your Research

Submit one image that captures the essence of your research. Capture Your Research is an image competition where student researchers have the opportunity to share their research through one image upload. Hosted by the Engineering Library, sponsored by the University of Iowa Library, Hanson Center for Communication, NEXUS| Artineers, and the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Submissions are due Monday, October 13th!

Open Research Positions

Undergraduates can check out this page to see the current and updated list of research positions. There is a wide variety of departments and fields to choose from, and it is updated any time a new research position opens up. Choose from labs that offer compensation, credit hours, or volunteer hours.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Please either visit us in Gilmore Hall or click here to learn about other ways to find the best fit for you!

Available Funding

Get OUR to Pay for Your Poster

The OUR is excited to announce the Poster Printing Award! This award can be used by undergraduates towards the cost of printing a poster for a conference.

Applications will be on a rolling basis.

For more information, click here.

More Resources

Student Travel Awards- Travel awards up to $500 are available to support undergraduate researchers attending professional conferences or development events.

Supply Grants- Up to $1,000 in funds are available for undergraduates who are purchasing research supply materials or traveling to conduct research.

Other News and Information

HawkShadow

Hosted by the Pomerantz Career Center, the HawkShadow program is a unique job shadow opportunity designed for undergraduate students who are seeking to gain valuable insights into their desired career field. This program offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience that allows students to connect with professionals, potential mentors, and explore future job opportunities. Informational sessions are hosted at PCC or over Zoom on September 8th and 9th.

Research Rundown: How to Read Research Materials

Want tips and tricks for reading research materials and synthesizing the information? Join us on Monday, September 22nd 3:30 - 4:30 pm on the 3rd Floor of the Sciences Library for How to Read Research Materials!

Fall Undergraduate Research Festival (FURF)

The 2025 Fall Undergraduate Research Festival is coming! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 19th. Join us and over 200 students to learn about the undergraduate research happening all over campus, or start preparing to present a poster yourself.

Calling For Judges

Calling for all faculty, graduate/professional students, post-docs, professional staff, and community members! We need you to serve as evaluators of undergraduate posters who wish for valuable feedback at FURF on Wednesday, November 19th. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved with undergraduate researchers as well as discover more about current research that is underway at the University of Iowa. Register to judge here.

Undergraduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science

The CCTS requires 16 credit hours, including two courses on translational research and clinical shadowing, and is ideal for students pursuing medical or graduate school. It offers research opportunities and connections with medical experts at Iowa.

Follow OUR on Social Media
Want to see what we are up to? Follow us on social media to stay updated with all things research. We answer questions, send updates on what's happening, post about events, and talk about future opportunities. Check us out at: Instagram  LinkedIn 

Contact us:

Tawny Tibbits, OUR Director, tawny-tibbits@uiowa.edu
Liz Saathoff, OUR Associate Director, elizabeth-saathoff@uiowa.edu
Laura Kowalski-Bliss, OUR 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