Posted March 29, 2024 by Dan Moser
The Office of Research and Economic Development is accepting nominations and applications for the next cycle of the Research Leaders Program. The initiative seeks to identify and develop the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s next generation of research leaders.
In partnership with the Center for Professional and Executive Development in the College of Business, the program provides up to 15 selected faculty with the information, skills and connections they need to assemble and lead large collaborative teams and pursue major extramural funding.
Faculty eligible to participate include associate professors, research associate professors, professors (including endowed professors and chairs) and research professors.
Throughout the academic year, the program will cover a variety of topics, including: recognizing strengths; strategic leadership; goal setting; effective communication; design thinking and innovation; team science; diversity and inclusive excellence; team management; and negotiation.
University administrators and faculty are urged to nominate colleagues for the 2024-25 program by 5 p.m. April 30. Eligible faculty also may apply directly; nomination is not a prerequisite for applying. Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 17, and selections will be announced in mid-June.
For more information, visit the RLP website or contact Heather Borck, research development program coordinator.
2023-2024 program participants were:
- Justin Bradley, computing
- Jessica Corman, natural resources
- Erica DeFrain, libraries
- Shudipto Dishari, chemical and biomolecular engineering
- Eileen Hebets, biological sciences
- Nathan Huynh, civil and environmental engineering
- Alex Mason, child, youth and family studies
- Byrav Ramamurthy, computing
- Clemencia Rojas, plant pathology
- Rajib Saha, chemical and biomolecular engineering
- Karrie Weber, biological sciences and earth and atmospheric sciences
- Ricky Wood, civil and environmental engineering
- Xiaoshan Xu, physics and astronomy
- Changmin Yan, journalism and mass communications
- Craig Zuhlke, electrical and computer engineering
