Grand Challenges: Year Two summary
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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. $20 million has been invested so far using funds specifically earmarked for research.
Catalyst Awards
Bold and catalytic, representing significant
new research, scholarly and creative activity.
$2,992,096
Average amount of catalyst awards.
Planning Grants
Ideation and team building, used for developing
project ideas around one or more themes.
$128,112
Average amount of a planning grant.
$10M
Investments made in second year.
11
Projects in 2023:
3 catalyst awards
8 planning grants
~130
Faculty and staff involved in projects funded during year two.
9
All UNL colleges are participating in at least one funded project.
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News release: 11 projects funded through Grand Challenges competition
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