Conference and Presentation Opportunities

Dates Opportunity
March 5, 2025 

Responsible Conduct of Research Training

Join guest speaker Professor Michelle Voss to learn more about the responsible conduct of research, focusing on ethics, rigor, and responsibility. As a Professor in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Professor Voss brings expertise in researching the effects of health behaviors on brain structure and function. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of research ethics and learn more about Professor Voss's research. 

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Sciences Library, 3rd Floor (120 Iowa Ave)

March 31, 2025

 

 

Research in the Capitol

Research in the Capitol (RIC) takes students to the Iowa Statehouse to talk to Iowa's legislators about research and creative scholarship at all three regent universities (UI, ISU, and UNI).  For more information, contact undergraduate-research@uiowa.edu.

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Location: Iowa State House, Des Moines, Iowa

April 26, 2025
 		 

Project Engage Showcase - featuring Latham Fellows Science Outreach Projects
The Latham Science Engagement Fellowship Program, is geared toward undergraduate student researchers interested in communicating science to varied audiences. Fellows work across disciplines to collaboratively develop and implement science outreach projects.  This event showcases the final public outreach projects developed by students in the class. Students must be part of the class to present, but the general public is welcome to attend!

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Kollros Auditorium (101 BBE)

 

April 30, 2025 

Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF) 
Looking for a chance to present your research one more time this year??? Don't miss this opportunity!

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 
Time: Afternoon
Location: Probably 2nd floor Hallway of the UCC (Old Capitol Mall)

Check the Office of Undergraduate Research FURF/SURF webpage for updated information

July 30, 2025 

Summer Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC)

Looking for a chance to present your research over the summer??? Don't miss this opportunity!

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 
Time: Afternoon
Location: Main Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union

Check the Office of Undergraduate Research FURF/SURF webpage for updated information

 

Job/Internship Opportunities

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) keeps an updated list of current student research positions at the UI:

https://our.research.uiowa.edu/students/open-research-positions 

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) also keeps an updated list of Summer Research Opportunities:

https://our.research.uiowa.edu/students2/summer-research-experiences

Pathways to Science
Large database of programs and professional development resources for current and prospective undergraduate students: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx (Institute for Broadening Participation)
NSF ETAP (Education & Training Application) Portal – search for NSF funded research opportunities
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) portal Summer research experiences for undergrads
Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP): programs for postbacs that want to transition to rigorous biomedical, research-focused doctoral degree programs

GEM Fellowship Portal

https://www.gemfellowship.org/gem-fellowship-program/

National Science Foundation  - Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF - GRFP)

For application help: Office of Scholar Development
Medical Science Training Program (MSTP) – Funding from the NIH for an MD/PHD. This links to the program at the University of Iowa as an example
NIH T32 Training Grants Stipend and tuition paid for graduate students selected for these programs in a wide variety of disciplines.
Bridges to the Doctorate Fellowship (must have been an LSAMP participant as an undergrad)