Buffett Institute Graduate Scholars Program Seeking to Fund Innovative Research Projects
The program awards up to three doctoral students from the University of Nebraska with up to $25,000 in funding for innovative research related to any aspect of early development; deadline March 31.
- published: 2022/02/21
- contact: Marie Geist - Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska
- email: mgeist@nebraska.edu
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University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) doctoral students can now apply for a $25,000 fellowship to fund research on any aspect of early childhood or early development.
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska is accepting applications for its Graduate Scholars program, a one-year fellowship annually awarded to up to three University of Nebraska doctoral students. Applications for the 2022–23 academic year are due March 31.
Now in its sixth year, the Buffett Institute program has funded a range of doctoral research projects, including the development of early math skills, a study of racial and socioeconomic health disparities in young children, assessments of autism spectrum disorders, and research focused on teacher stress management.
Maverick Scholars
Three UNO students have won this fellowship and used it to do cutting-edge research:
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Andrew Riquier, a neuroscience student, tested a drug therapy protocol in lab rats that could lead to the future prevention and treatment of autism.
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Jordan Wickstrom, an exercise science student, worked to improve early assessment of autism spectrum disorders by identifying early differences in sitting posture and eye gaze behavior.
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Jon Cavanaugh, a neuroscience student, researched the effects of oxytocin levels on social motivation and social attractiveness in early development.
Apply By March 31
The Institute encourages diverse candidates to apply and is seeking out research projects across a wide range of disciplines—public health, education, social work, music, art, psychology, and many others—with ties to early childhood.
“We’re looking for innovative project ideas, including from fields that aren’t traditionally represented in early childhood research,” said Greg Welch, the Buffett Institute’s associate director of research and evaluation. “This is a great opportunity for graduate students to receive funding to conduct and enhance their research.”
Applications for the 2022–23 academic year are due March 31. The award winners will be notified by the end of June.
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