Grand Challenges
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has committed $40 million over four years toward strategic, goal-based solutions in seven thematic areas. The aim is to leverage Nebraska’s expertise and strengths to solve some of society’s greatest challenges.
Year One Summary
$10M
Investments Made in 2022
13
FUNDED PROJECTS IN 2022:
3 CATALYST AWARDS
10 PLANNING GRANTS
178+
FACULTY AND STAFF INVOLVED
IN PROJECTS FUNDED DURING
YEAR ONE
9
ALL UNL COLLEGES ARE
PARTICIPATING IN AT LEAST
ONE FUNDED PROJECT
$2,959,840
Average Amount of Catalyst Awards
2022 CATALYST AWARDS
Catalyst awards are for specific goal-based projects with measurable outcomes. A rigorous external review process was used to evaluate proposals. Areas addressed by funded projects: anti-racism and racial equity, quantum science and engineering, health equity, and science and technology literacy for society.
$138,948
Average Amount of a Planning Grant
2022 PLANNING GRANTS
Planning grants support teams that are developing project ideas around one or more themes. Volunteer faculty reviewers evaluated the planning grant proposals. All thematic areas represented among planning grants.
