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The Iowa Soybean Research Center invites ISU faculty to submit soybean research ideas by April 30, encouraging collaborative proposals for projects typically funded at $20–150K per year.

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Follow Karina Rief’s journey from undeclared major to environmental engineer—a story of curiosity, discovery, and finding purpose in protecting our world.

ISU’s Water Resilience Collaborative seeks faculty/staff mentors for paid Summer 2026 undergraduate research positions. Apply by March 27; program begins June 2.

ISU’s Spring 2026 INRC seminar series will explore how Upper Mississippi River Basin states approach nutrient reduction strategies, with monthly online talks from February through May.

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PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are turning up in groundwater across the U.S. Learn how Iowa State researchers are studying where these chemicals come from, how they spread, and why they matter.

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Applications are open for the Adaptive and Sustainable Natural and Built Environment Fellowship. Faculty can receive $25,000 to advance applied research in disaster preparedness, water resilience, or energy sustainability.

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Now accepting applications for the Gulf Research Program's Science Policy Fellowship!

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Learn something new about Iowa water quality. Explore a digital collection of peer-reviewed research from ISU and partners covering nutrients, conservation practices, and tools for water solutions.

watershed management

Discover how drainage water recycling can boost farm profitability and sustainability. Explore ISG’s economic analysis and insights today!

Water you waiting for? Urinetown: The Musical and the urgency of water resilience.

Musical theatre meets water science in a unique panel event, exploring how art can shed light on water scarcity, corporate influence, and resilience research at Iowa State University.