Applications for Academic Year Fellowships Are Now Closed.
Thank you to all applicants!
Applications currently in review
Stay tuned for upcoming award opportunities
2024 Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF)
20th Annual SURF
Wednesday, April 3rd 3:30pm-6:30pm
2nd Floor Old Capitol Town Center (201 S. Clinton St.)
News and Announcements
OUR Academic Year Research Fellowship Deadline Fast Approaching
Friday, April 19, 2024
Undergraduate research experiences are a great way to elevate your time at the University of Iowa. The program provides funding that allows current University of Iowa undergraduates in any discipline to work with UI faculty or Professional & Scientific staff mentors on a specific project during the academic year. Scholarship funding for selected applications is in the amount of $2,500 (for about 5-6 hours of work per week) during the school year.
Biology Instructor Position
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Department of Biology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a non-tenure, 75% visiting instructor position beginning August 21, 2024. This position will primarily contribute to instruction in the introductory biology curriculum lab sections for the life sciences, specifically Foundations of Biology and Diversity of Form and Function.
SURF 2024 Photos
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The OUR was so happy to see over 160 undergraduate researchers presenting their work at the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival! We are so proud of the work that these students put in. Check out the photos to get a glimpse of the event!
OUR is Hiring for the Fall!
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is hiring! Currently, we are looking for student employees to assist with event coordination, social media, communications, and data entry. For more information click the title.
Latham Science Engagement Fellowship
Monday, April 8, 2024
Learn how to communicate science with this fellowship available to undergraduate researchers! 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.
Upcoming Events
2024 Research in the Capitol
Monday, March 25, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
Iowa State House, Des Moines
2024 Spring Undergraduate Research Festival
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
3:30pm-6:00pm
2nd Floor Old Capitol Mall (201 S. Clinton St.)