Are you interested in being part of an innovative, interdisciplinary team that explores the research frontiers in the social determinants of mental and physical health?
Join us for the Social Determinants of Mental and Physical Health Micro Lab on Wednesday, September 24 from 9am-11am in the Social Sciences Research Building, where University of Iowa (UI) researchers across disciplines will come together to generate bold ideas and forge new collaborations. Whether your expertise lies in social science, public health, medicine, engineering, environmental studies, or beyond—your perspective is vital.
Event Information
We are seeking bold, forward-thinking research ideas that pushes the frontiers of social determinants of mental and physical health research. These ideas will be used to identify key themes for the Micro Lab and help build collaborative research teams across campus.
During the in-person two-hour Micro Lab participants will:
Connect with new collaborators across disciplines
Explore the biggest challenges and opportunities related to the social determinants of mental and physical health
Co-develop actionable research concepts for future funding and development, including the RCRP.
Research Convergence Residency Program
This Micro Lab is associated with the Center for Social Science Innovation’s (CSSI) new Research Convergence Residency Program (RCRP). The intention of the RCRP is to build a strong interdisciplinary group of researchers equipped with the skills and resources necessary to develop high-impact social science research. See CSSI's webpage or contact Ethan Rogers (ethan-rogers@uiowa.edu), associate director of CSSI, for more details. Applications for the RCRP are due Monday, October 13, 2025.
Submit Your Networking Survey and Register to Attend
Complete the Networking/Registration Survey by Thursday, September 18 to share your interest (even if you can't attend the event) and to register for the Micro Lab. Your information will be shared with others interested in connecting.
Registration survey questions include (click here for an example)
Demographic Information
What is your interest in social determinants of mental and physical health research?
What expertise are you looking for in a collaborator?
What expertise can you offer a research partner?
Upload a two-page CV or biosketch
Reminder: Submissions are welcome whether or not you can attend the Micro Lab and must be completed to participate in the Micro Lab and the Research Convergence Residency Program.
Questions?
Please email vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu with any questions. Sign up for the RDO Monthly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on RDO's programming here!
Sponsored by:
Research Development Office (RDO) and Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI)