Arts and Humanities Initiative (AHI)
The University of Iowa's Arts & Humanities Initiative funds innovative and interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative projects in the arts and humanities for its university community.
Funder: University of Iowa
Due Dates: October 13, 2026 (Fall 2026 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Seed funding; specific award amounts not specified.
Summary: Supports innovative scholarship, creative activity, and interdisciplinary research in the arts and humanities at the University of Iowa.
Key Information: Internal funding—open to University of Iowa community only.
Description
The Arts & Humanities Initiative (AHI) is an internal seed funding program coordinated by the Research Development Office within the Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Iowa. Its mission is to encourage leading-edge scholarship, support creative activities, and promote interdisciplinary research across the arts and humanities. The initiative is designed to foster and advance research and creative projects by providing resources and support for innovative work within the university community.
