Welcome
The University of Iowa will soon begin interviews for the position of Vice President for Research and Economic Development. (See interview schedule.) The individual holding this position provides central leadership to the university’s research, scholarly and creative programs, in addition to economic development. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, the Vice President for Research and Economic Development champions and facilitates research, research compliance, scholarship, creative and entrepreneurial activities, and fosters their excellence; strengthens relationships with public and private agencies and corporations that provide support for research and scholarly endeavors; strengthens relationships with community partnerships; assures the integrity of the research enterprise; advances the role of the university in economic development and technology transfer; and oversees the formulation and implementation of research-specific policies related to regulatory compliance and intellectual property management.
The University of Iowa is a member of the select Association of American Universities, an organization of institutions recognized for excellence in research, and consistently ranks among the top 20 public research institutions in external funding, receiving over $450 million in the last fiscal year. The University of Iowa has a total of 53 colleges, departments and programs that are ranked among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report, including 23 ranked among the Top 10 of their kind at U.S. public institutions.