Research Roadmap

One step at a time: on the road to research success at UNL

Research Road Map

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Use this road map to guide you through the process of conducting a research project, from developing your idea, finding funding sources and submitting a proposal, to receiving the award, managing the award and closing out the project.Click on each process step for more information. Click on tabs to find more information about Office of Research resources for faculty and administrative staff.

  • Yellow squares = tasks for which the PI (with the help of his/her department and administrative staff) is responsible.
  • Blue squares = tasks handled by the Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • White squares with red borders = optional steps that may or may not apply to your particular research.
  • Colored tabs = units in the Office of Research that can provide assistance at various points in the process.