Funding

The Graduate College provides internal fellowship opportunities to help masters and doctoral students meet educational, living, and professional development expenses.

Professional Development

The Grad Success Center offers events, resources, and professional development opportunities for graduate students and postdocs to help them on their academic journey.

Thesis & Dissertation

The Graduate College wants to make sure you have all the information and personal assistance you need to successfully complete your thesis or dissertation.

Building Your Community

We have programs that can help you build relationships, connect with peers, and feel a sense of belonging in graduate school. These relationships become a key part of your success.

Hear from your fellow Hawkeyes

The Graduate College strives to provides current students with prestigious fellowships designed to help them focus on their creative and scholarly work without the added responsibilities of teaching assistantships. We also offer professional development programs to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars prepare for their next career steps.

Read the comments below from Iowa Arts Fellow Brennan Malone and Career Leader Program participant Shreyashree Sarkar about how these offerings have benefited them during their time at the University of Iowa.  

Brennen Malone

Brennen Malone

Theatre Arts

“My first year (as an Iowa Arts Fellow) of just studying as opposed to studying and teaching was so helpful, because I could just put all my effort into my shows and my classes.  Now, when I teach my classes, I can pull from what I learned. Teaching my undergrads also reinforces what I’m learning.” 

Sakar

Shreyashree Sarkar

Molecular Medicine

"I didn’t have a clear picture of what my options were (after my PhD), what I would be best suited for as an international student, and how to approach those positions. The goal of joining this (Career Ladder) program was simply to bridge the gap between getting a degree and landing a job with the skills that no curriculum teaches."

Events

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Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections In The US

Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Virtual
Join the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council for Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections in the U.S. This panel discussion brings together election and democracy experts to examine the challenges facing American elections and explore practical pathways for strengthening democratic participation and public trust.
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Owl-O-Ween (Oct. 23)

Friday, October 23, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Macbride Nature Recreation Area, Falcon Shelter
Owl-O-Ween
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Braxton Cook

Friday, October 23, 2026 7:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Elided genre lines and expansive talent create endlessly intriguing music.
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News

Himanshu Rajapaksha

Seeking sustainable nuclear energy practices

Monday, September 28, 2026
Harindu Rajapaksha, PhD, is working to improve our understanding of nuclear waste for safer storage, recycling, and management.