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Year 3 Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. $28.2 million has been invested so far using funds specifically earmarked for research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Bold and catalytic, representing significant new research, scholarly and creative activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$3,832,145<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average amount of a catalyst award<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Ideation and team building, used for developing project ideas around one or more themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$74,154<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average amount of a planning grant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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$8.2M<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investments made in the third year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

funded projects in 2024:
2 catalyst awards
7 planning grants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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


All UNL colleges are participating in at least one funded project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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~90<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members of the university community involved in projects funded during year three<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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