University of Iowa Office of Undergraduate Research

THANK YOU 💛🖤

The 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Festival brought together 200+ presenters, 70+ research areas, and one unforgettable celebration of undergraduate research at Iowa.

We’re so grateful to the students, mentors, and supporters who made this event possible.

Make an impact, give some feedback.

Register to be a judge for SURF 2026 on April 22nd from 3:30-6:30. Judges can choose to evaluate more than one session. Register: https://our.research.uiowa.edu/undergraduate-research-festivals/information-judges

Spring Undergrad Research Festival applications are due April 8th! Don’t miss your chance to present your research and celebrate your work.

Apply using the link in bio

🚨 FINAL CALL! 🚨 Ready to make research your summer plan?
Summer ICRU applications are OPEN again. Earn up to $3,000 in funding to support your work alongside UI faculty.

⏰ Apply by April 17
🔗 Link in Bio

The Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF) is coming up! Get your registrations in by April 8th.

Why register for SURF? This event is a great opportunity to share your research and creative work with your peers and faculty members.

Visit the link in our bio to register or to find more information.

The ICRU Fellowship application deadline for the 2026-27 year has now been extended to April 3rd! Check out our website or click the link in our bio to learn more.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported undergraduate research during 🖤💛

Your generosity helps fund a student travel award to showcase impactful research. We truly appreciate your support!

We are halfway thru 💛🖤

Undergraduate research changes lives — building confidence, curiosity, and real‑world skills. Your gift creates hands‑on opportunities for students to explore ideas, work with mentors, and drive meaningful discovery.

Let’s show our Hawkeye pride and invest in the future of research, discovery, and student success!

DONATE: LINK IN BIO

Undergrad research takes over the Capitol! 🏛️✨

Research in the Capitol was an incredible experience and a proud moment as students showcased their outstanding projects and hard work. Want to join them? We can’t wait to see you there next year 👀