Posted February 27, 2026 by Ashley Washburn
The following list includes important updates from previous issues of Research News that remain timely and actionable. The full stories are linked below and posted on the News for Researchers web page.
Virtual update on NEH funding opportunities is March 5
Program staff at the National Endowment for the Humanities will provide a virtual funding opportunity update on March 5 at noon CST. The update will focus on individual grant programs with April and June application deadlines. Register now to receive the Zoom link for the one-hour online event.
Application deadline is March 26 for Student Research Days Slam
The fifth annual Student Research Days Slam on April 9 is seeking presenters. This contest features short, engaging presentations from graduate students, undergraduates and postdocs across a variety of disciplines. Faculty are urged to encourage their students to participate in this opportunity to win cash prizes while sharing their work with a campuswide audience. Application videos must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. March 26.
STEM mentoring practices panel set for April 7
UNL faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and students are invited to attend an interactive panel on effective mentoring practices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “Mentoring That Matters: Building Supportive Relationships for Career Growth,” is set for April 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Cloud A. Registration is required, with seating limited to the first 100 registrants.
