News for Researchers

Research News features information to enhance the success of our research, scholarship and creative activities. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Office of Research and Economic Development publishes the newsletter monthly to provide news about research, faculty resources, services, policies and procedures, accomplishments and coming events.

Genetically modified plant research must follow NIH guidelines

Posted May 3, 2024

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety reminds research faculty that the use of genetically modified plants in laboratories, greenhouses, growth chambers or other contained facilities at UNL must comply with National Institutes of Health guidelines.   


Libraries upgrade to Zotero Institution citation management tool

Posted May 3, 2024

University Libraries is providing an institutional storage license for the reference management system Zotero. The upgrade will allow enhanced storage and sharing capabilities.


Research at Nebraska: April 2024 highlights

Posted May 3, 2024

In case you missed these stories highlighting research and creative activity at the university, ORED has compiled a roundup of recent top stories from research.unl.edu and other sources.


New NSF mentoring requirements for graduate students

Posted May 3, 2024

Starting May 20, all proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation that include “substantial” support for graduate students must have a mentoring plan.


Engel named next executive director of Nebraska Innovation Campus

Posted May 3, 2024

Kate Engel, an experienced leader in university-based research campus operations, has been named executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation, effective May 1. NICDC is the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that oversees Nebraska Innovation Campus.


InterFACE participants receive expert grantsmanship advice

Posted May 3, 2024

Most faculty proposals for external funding start out ambitious and would benefit from some tough love from colleagues to pare them down, a national grant-writing expert said. 


Top Sponsored Awards, March 2024

Posted May 3, 2024

The following list of awards from public entities includes all arts and humanities grants of $10,000 or more and all other grants of $200,000 or more between Feb. 16, 2024, and March 15, 2024.


Save the date: From Idea to Startup workshop is July 22-23

Posted May 3, 2024

A “From Idea to Startup” workshop will be July 22-23 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.



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