Year 3 Summary
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. $28.2 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.
$3,832,145
Average amount of a catalyst award
PLANNING GRANTS
Ideation and team building, used for developing project ideas around one or more themes.
$74,154
Average amount of a planning grant
$8.2M
Investments made in the third year
9
funded projects in 2024:
2 catalyst awards
7 planning grants
9
All UNL colleges are participating in at least one funded project.
~90
Members of the university community involved in projects funded during year three