Drake University

Drake University is a midsize comprehensive private university in Des Moines, Iowa, serving about 3,000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students in a research-active, professionally engaged environment. Its location in Iowa’s capital places faculty and students near state government, major employers, and a substantial insurance and financial-services community. Career Services and academic programs connect employers with students and alumni through internships, cooperative education, recruiting, and other applied experiences. Sponsored Programs Administration & Research Compliance supports proposal development, grant management, research compliance, and external partnerships, with support from competitive federal funding, foundations, associations, industry, and other sponsors. Technology-transfer support covers invention disclosure, intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization.