Applications are now open for the Academic Year 2026-2027 Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorship Program. This program was established in 1978-1979 with the income from a bequest to the University of Iowa by the late Ida Cordelia Beam of Vinton.

Please visit our website to access the guidelines, procedures, and application cover form. 

The application deadlines are as follows:

• Due to DEOs: January 30, 2026
• Due to Deans: February 13, 2026
• Due to Provost: February 27, 2026

If you have questions, please email the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.

Note: this memo was also published on Oct. 22 and Nov. 12, 2025.