News for Researchers

April 21 is deadline to submit NOIs for NSF RII-FEC competition

Posted March 28, 2025

The Office of Research and Innovation is sponsoring an internal limited submission competition to identify the university’s next team that will submit a proposal to the National Science Foundation’s EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement-Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (RII-FEC).

Teams sought for annual Engineering Pitch Competition

Posted March 12, 2025

Information sessions for the 2025 Engineering Pitch Competition are scheduled for March 13-14.

Grand Challenges initiative concludes

Posted March 5, 2025

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will end its Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition early in consideration of increasing budget uncertainties.

Chancellor Rodney Bennett and Jen Nelson, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, announced the decision in a Feb. 25 email to faculty and staff who have participated in the initiative.

Message from Interim Vice Chancellor Jen Nelson

Posted March 3, 2025

The past six weeks have brought waves of uncertainty and change in the federal research landscape. As we navigate operation of UNL’s research enterprise in this context, I want to share two main messages.

R&I staff help review broader impacts toolkit

Posted March 2, 2025

Nebraska’s expertise in developing the societal impacts of its research gave it a role in reviewing broader impacts tools designed by the national Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society.

Faculty Connector series continues March 27

Posted February 28, 2025

At the March Faculty Connector, participants will receive tips and insights for conducting an external funding search.

Register for AWIS workshop on building community

Posted February 28, 2025

The university’s chapter of the Association for Women in Science is hosting “Building Community: Thriving not just Surviving,” an event focused on the role of community in the professional context.

Accolades, February 2025

Posted February 28, 2025

Accolades are compiled from faculty and staff submissions, the Office of Research and Innovation’s external recognition and awards coordinator, the Achievements column published by University Communication and Marketing, and college, center and departmental websites.