We will strenghten the university's reputation in research and creative discovery by building upon existing areas of excellence and identifying new strategic opportunities.
To accomplish our goal, we will utilize a data-driven approach to identify and prioritize existing areas of distinction and emerging areas of excellence, and then develop plans to support strategic growth in these areas.
Additionally, we will establish collaborative groups of thought leaders and innovators to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. We will also utilize our campus resources and external connections to foster entrepreneurship, create economic and social impact, and support distinction in research and innovation.
Through this work, we aim to position our university at the forefront of research and creative discovery, which will in turn enhance the success of our talented collection of scholars, researchers, and artists.
Highlights and Success
Innovating research by providing secure access to health data
The P3 funded Iowa Health Data Resource and its Data Enclave are opening new opportunities for health science research through the creation of a new clinical data warehouse.
Becoming a global leader in oral cavity cancer research
Supported by P3 funding to compete for an $11 million research grant, faculty at the University of Iowa are executing a vision to establish the University of Iowa as a leader in oral cavity cancer research.
$8.2M investment in University of Iowa laboratory space
An $8.2 million grant from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will enhance the growth of bioscience research and economic development at the University of Iowa through new wet lab space.
Inventing new tools for radiation treatment for cancer
A P3 project is helping support the development of ultra-fast radiation treatment for cancer, which has shown the potential to protect healthy tissue while destroying cancer tumors.
Promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research communities with pilot grants
The Jumpstarting Tomorrow P3 Project is leveraging faculty expertise and promoting innovation across disciplines, helping the University of Iowa advance its excellence in research and discovery.
New Center for Hydrologic Development
The University of Iowa is expanding its national reach with a new research center designed to improve the country’s ability to predict and manage water-related hazards as part of its role within a $360M national water consortium.
Research ambitions yield big rewards
Joshua Doucette found his academic and career paths through research, joining faculty-led teams in space physics and particle physics during his undergraduate years at Iowa.
Supporting arts and humanities through community engaged scholarship
Faculty members at the University of Iowa are using Community Engaged Scholars grants to partner with communities across Iowa on research-based projects in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
"What are our strengths? What connections are already in place? What trends are we seeing nationally? These are the questions we're looking to answer by working with stakeholders all across campus."
Measuring Our Progress
The university has set specific targets or high-level indicators to monitor our institutional progress. We will regularly measure and assess improvements in these areas.
AAU Membership Indicators
SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN KEY AREAS:
- Competitively funded federal research support
- Faculty awards, fellowships, and memberships
- Citations
- Research/scholarship PhDs granted annually
Funding for Faculty Recognition
INCREASE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT:
- Funding is used for faculty prizes/awards, fellowships, professorships, chairs, and deanships
- Currently, funding hovers at around $18.3 million
- The 2027 target for funding is $21.6 million
Annual Increase in Research Expenditures
2027 TARGET = 5%
- Annual increase in research expenditures as of 2022 is 3%
- Target is based on NSF HERD data and will be re-calculated annually based on rolling 3-year average of UI Peer Group