UCRCA
University Committee on Research and Creative Activity fosters the development of regionally and nationally competitive research, promotes the application for external funding through startup and seed-money grants, and encourages a strong and diverse research commitment as an inseparable companion to the University's instructional program.
Work-Study Student Researcher Program
By leveraging Federal Work-Study funds, ORCA has developed the UNO Work-Study Student Researcher Program, aimed at expanding student research opportunities. This program is intended to promote diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) in research activities.
Individuals who are eligible for Federal Work-Study are included in the most recent definitions of underrepresented populations by grant funding agencies. As such, creating research positions for work-study-eligible students will provide underrepresented students with research experiences, mentorship from research faculty, and access to professional development activities.
Who Can Apply?
All full-time faculty are eligible to apply. Applications are evaluated on meaningful experience for the student, potential benefit for the faculty applicant’s research or creative activity, and strength of the mentoring plan.
The ultimate responsibility for screening, interviewing, and selecting students rests with each awarded faculty member. Project alignment with UNO Strategic Priorities, including UNO Big Ideas and NU-system collaborations, is encouraged, but not required.
Collaboration Initiative Grants
The primary purpose the Collaboration Initiative (CI) is to enhance the competitiveness of the University of Nebraska faculty for extramural funding by fully leveraging intellectual capacity and research resources across the campuses.
One- or two-year grants are available, from $10,000 - $150,000 total (not exceeding $75,000 per year) to fund preliminary data collection, resubmissions, exploratory research, seed grants, NSRI IRAD topics, and Intellectual Property (IP) development. With the exception of grants specifically for IP development, awards are only available to collaborative teams with faculty from at least two different NU campuses.
Who Can Apply?
Faculty in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Complete the Request for Applications (RFA)
Note: PIs are required to have attended this year’s November 18 Collaboration Initiative Retreat (pre-application workshop) at the Nebraska Innovation Campus. (Registration closed on November 4.)
The STEM TRAIL Center
The STEM TRAIL Center conducts and supports research across a broad range of STEM programs and disciplines.
The Great Plains IDeA-CTR
The Great Plains IDeA-CTR is a collaborative effort between nine regional institutions.The IDeA-CTR strives to provide: training, education and mentorship; tools and resources; and funding to regional researchers.