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News for Researchers

Research News features information to enhance the success of our research, scholarship and creative activities. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Office of Research and Innovation publishes the newsletter monthly to provide news about research, faculty resources, services, policies and procedures, accomplishments and coming events.

Research team launches webpage amid changing federal policies

Posted January 29, 2025

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Office of Research and Innovation has launched a dedicated webpage to provide timely updates and resources related to shifting federal research policies.


Message from Jennifer Nelson on federal funding

Posted January 28, 2025

This message was distributed on Jan. 28. Dear Campus Colleagues, Shifts in federal administrations can involve a period of uncertainty, including temporary pauses in agency activities. Changes affecting research and sponsored programs at UNL, and the impact on our partners, are evolving rapidly. We are closely monitoring guidance and updates from federal agencies and are […]


Message from President Gold on federal funding

Posted January 28, 2025

The following message was distributed on Jan. 28. Dear NU Faculty, Staff and Students, As you may have seen, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued Memo M-25-13 late yesterday pausing federal loans and grants, effective today at 5 p.m. ET. This action has left us actively working to fully understand the scope […]


Nebraska Lecture nominations sought for 2026

Posted January 10, 2025

The Research Council is soliciting nominations for the 2026 Nebraska Lectures: Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series.


Faculty Connector series continues Feb. 19

Posted January 10, 2025

Faculty and postdoc research associates are invited to attend the spring 2025 Faculty Connectors, which kick off Feb. 19.


NIH issues new Public Access Policy

Posted January 10, 2025

Changes to the National Institutes of Health’s Public Access Policy will apply to manuscripts accepted on or after Dec. 31, 2025.


NIH updates policies on genomic data sharing

Posted January 10, 2025

The National Institutes of Health’s revised Genomic Data Sharing Policy enhances cybersecurity requirements and introduces new terms of access for certain genomic data.


Top Sponsored Awards, November 2024

Posted January 10, 2025

The following list of awards from public entities includes all arts and humanities grants of $10,000 or more and all other grants of $200,000 or more between Oct. 16 and Nov. 15, 2024.



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