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.

Opportunity begins with research excellence

Posted September 8, 2026

Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Jen Nelson offers a look back at the summer’s accomplishments while looking ahead to what’s in store for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Updates to CMMC 2.0 policy for defense awards

Posted September 4, 2026

The University of Nebraska has been preparing for new Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. Updates on the current status are now available.

New proteomics equipment expands core facility’s capabilities

Posted September 4, 2026

Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and other institutions now have access to one of the most advanced platforms available for high-throughput proteomics thanks to a new state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrument installed in the Nebraska Center for Biotechnology’s Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility.

Changes to key digital platforms may impact Nebraska research projects

Posted September 4, 2026

Major transitions at two external organizations, the Open Science Framework and Amazon Mechanical Turk, may require adjustments to Nebraska research projects.

In case you missed it: September research reminders

Posted September 4, 2026

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.

Human Research Protection Program earns AAHRPP reaccreditation

Posted September 4, 2026

The university’s Human Research Protection Program has been reaccredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs.

CITI training single sign-on now active

Posted September 4, 2026

CITI single sign-on is now complete and all users should utilize their university SSO credentials to access CITI trainings.

Research at Nebraska, August 2026 highlights

Posted September 4, 2026

In case you missed these stories highlighting research and creative endeavors at the university, R&I has compiled a roundup of some top research stories from research.unl.edu and other sources.