University Resources

Calendars

Academic deadlines, five-year academic calendar, religious holidays/interfaith calendar. View here.

Dissertation Support

  • Preparation & formatting your thesis.
  • Submitting your thesis, obtaining copies, and costs.
  • Public accessibility of your work.
  • Information and support.

 View here.

Exam Forms

Fellowship Incentive Program

  • Eligibility and Instructions
  • Example Eligibility Fellowship
  • Payment timeline and Information
  • FAQs

Learn more here

Funding Sources

  • Internal Fellowships and Awards
  • Employment Committee and Assistantships
  • Grad Student Employment Agreement
  • External Grants and Fellowships

Learn more here.

Graduation Checklist

At-A-Glance Checklist

  1. Apply for Degree (Graduation) on MyUI
  2. Register for Commencement if you wish to participate in commencement
  3. Important Deadlines
  4. Complete Survey of Earned Doctorates - Ph.D. students only
  5. Complete the Graduate College Ph.D. Exit Survey (emailed directly to degree candidates, Ph.D. students only)

Learn more here.

Graduate Student Life

Connecting you with key services on campus

  • FAQs
  • Being Successful at Iowa
  • Finding Community at Iowa
  • Grad Students Who are Parents
  • Navigating Campus

Learn more here

Graduate Student Senate

Giving a voice in the dialogue with university administration, opportunities for professional development, outreach, and social events.

  • Common Questions and Useful Resources 
  • Funding
  • Looking For a Quiet Place to Work?
  • Graduate Student Organizations

Learn more here.

Professional Development

Resources from the Graduate College offering students opportunities around eight core competencies—

  • Communication
  • Research and Publication
  • Diversity
  • Funding
  • Teaching
  • Leadership
  • Careers and Wellness

Learn more here.

Researcher Handbook

This electronic guide is designed to assist all researchers (new and existing) as they navigate the complex research environment at the University of Iowa.

  1. What should I do before I start?
  2. Regulatory requirements
  3. Applying for Grants and Contracts
  4. Managing Awards
  5. Conducting Research Responsibility 
  6. Staff Hiring and Supervision
  7. Leaving or transferring Funds/ Specimens out of the University of Iowa. 

View here.

Responsible Conduct of Research

In order to meet the institutional obligation to provide RCR training, The University of Iowa has developed a Responsible Conduct of Research Plan under the joint sponsorship and responsibility of the Graduate College and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.

Learn more here.

Student Handbooks

Rules and regulations of the Graduate College. Learn more here.

Summer Fellowships

Application process and requirements can be found here.

Thesis Support and Assistance

Travel Grants

Well-Being Video Resources

This page provides a guide to videos produced by the Employee Assistance ProgramFamily ServicesUI Health Care, and UI Wellness to support your health and well-being.

Browse videos or jump to these categories:

NutritionMindfulnessResilienceWell Me in 3

View here.

Five Tools to Take Your Research to the Next Level