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The University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln has committed $40 million over four years toward strategic, goal-based solutions in seven thematic areas. The aim is to leverage Nebraska\u2019s expertise and strengths to solve some of society\u2019s greatest challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year One Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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$10M<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investments Made in 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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13<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FUNDED PROJECTS IN 2022:
3 CATALYST AWARDS
10 PLANNING GRANTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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178+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FACULTY AND STAFF INVOLVED
IN PROJECTS FUNDED DURING
YEAR ONE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL UNL COLLEGES ARE
PARTICIPATING IN AT LEAST
ONE FUNDED PROJECT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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$2,959,840<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average Amount of Catalyst Awards<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2022 CATALYST AWARDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$138,948<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average Amount of a Planning Grant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2022 PLANNING GRANTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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