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NAECR Networking:
International Research and Collaboration
Nov. 12, 2026
Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Virtual
Are you interested in conducting early childhood research internationally?
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Abbie Raikes, professor in UNMC's Department of Health Promotion, and Dr. Holly Wilhite, associate professor and early childhood Extension specialist in the UNL Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies.
They will share practical insights on getting started, identifying and securing funding, navigating common challenges and building successful international research partnerships.
Pilar Vilchez Conesa, UNO Fullbright Faculty Scholar from Spain, will also share her perspective on participating in international research.
The session will conclude with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, discuss ideas and explore potential collaborations in international early childhood research.
The virtual event is free, but registration is required.
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NAECR Knowledge:
Qualtrics for Research
Dec. 3, 2026
Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Virtual
Would you like to learn how to optimize Qualtrics to better support your research activities? Alian Kasabian, Director of the Methodology and Evaluation Research Core in the UNL Office of Research and Innovation, will lead this training for intermediate+ Qualtrics users. The session will conclude with time for questions and discussion.
A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the event.
This virtual event is free, but registration is required.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
From Theory to Practice: A Framework for Collaborative Anti-Racist Research with Young Black Children
Kerry-Ann Escayg*, Teacher Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Amber Neal-Stanley, Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University
Stephanie Fearon, Education, York University
Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Grade School: The Influence of Early Family Strains and a Lack of Parental Responsiveness on Trajectories of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms
Marla Lopez, Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Rebecca Brock*, Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Tiffany James, Research & Innovation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jennifer Mize Nelson, Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Kimberly Andres Espy, Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University
Timothy Nelson*, Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
* Denotes NAECR Researcher
** Denotes NAECR Student Researcher
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NAECR can assist you in finding research partners for your funding applications and staff in CYFS are available to assist with your proposal development for these or other funding opportunities.
Please contact Lisa Knoche if you are interested in building a collaborative team, need assistance with proposal development or would like to discuss funding opportunities for your research.
Internal funding opportunities by campus:
UNK
UNL
UNMC
UNO
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New! Society for Research in Child Development: Early Career Interdisciplinary Scholars Fellowship Program
The Early Career Interdisciplinary Scholars Fellowship (ECISF) Program connects interdisciplinary and psychology/human development scholars, providing a forum in which scientists of various disciplines can share research and interdisciplinary scientific methods.
The program selects outstanding early career scholars whose degree is in a discipline outside of psychology or human development, with an interest that is clearly related to developmental psychology, and pairs them up with a mentor who is a senior developmental scientist.
The selected fellows and their mentors receive complimentary registration to attend the SRCD Biennial Meeting, professional development opportunities and meet with the members of the Interdisciplinary Committee and other interdisciplinary scholars at a scheduled event held at the Biennial Meeting.
Proposal due date: Nov. 8, 2026
Learn more.
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New! Student Funding: Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship
The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Fellowship program supports graduate research projects and scholarships in child psychology. Program goals include nurturing excellent young scholars for careers in areas of psychology (child-clinical, pediatric, school, educational, developmental psychopathology) and supporting scholarly work contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Award budget: Five fellowships of $21,800
Proposal due date: Nov. 25, 2026
Learn more.
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Brady Education Foundation
The Brady Education Foundation seeks to improve educational outcomes for children, including those living in low-income communities.
The Foundation supports research projects that have the potential to inform how to improve educational outcomes for children from birth through age 18.
It is specifically focused on supporting research that is consistent with a strength-based perspective and has the potential to inform future educational research, practice, major philanthropic giving and/or public policy.
Proposal due date: This Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Learn more.
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University of Nebraska Collaborative Initiative
The primary purpose of the Collaboration Initiative is to enhance the competitiveness of the University of Nebraska (NU) faculty for federal grant funding by fully leveraging the intellectual capacity and research resources across the NU campuses. The Fiscal Year 2028 request for applications focuses on a single, flexible grant type. This single-year seed grant is designed to facilitate research collaborations among faculty in any discipline that will help them to compete for federal extramural funding.
Award budget: $10,000 to $100,000
Proposal due date: Jan. 15, 2027
Learn more.
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New! Society for Prevention Research 2027 Annual Meeting
Call for Proposals
June 1-4, 2027
Washington, D.C.
The Society for Prevention Research is currently accepting conference proposals designed to highlight specific areas of research relevant to prevention science.
SPR accepts proposals under five research/science areas: epidemiology and etiology, development and testing of interventions, dissemination and implementation science, research/policy/practice and innovative methods and statistics.
Proposal due date: Nov. 23, 2026
Learn more.
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Nebraska Maternal Child Health Summit
Nov. 19, 2026
Lincoln, Nebraska
Save the date for the 2026 Nebraska Maternal Health Summit, which will bring together people from all over the state working in many sectors of maternal child health — physicians, community health workers, maternal health advocates, lawmakers and mental health professionals — to discuss ways to improve perinatal outcomes in Nebraska.
Learn more.
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Minority Health Disparities Initiative Health Equity Conference
Call for Proposals
Feb. 19, 2027
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Minority Health Disparities Initiative is accepting proposals for the 2027 Health Equity Conference poster session.
Proposals from research and/or practice-oriented projects or presentations that provide theoretical frameworks from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, government organizations and community members or organizations are welcome.
Topics should ideally relate to health disparities and health equity among minoritized, marginalized and vulnerable populations. Abstracts with a particular focus on thriving, resilience and coping as they relate to experiences of discrimination and/or life stressors are strongly encouraged.
Proposal due date: Dec. 4, 2026
Learn more.
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New! NAECR Knowledge: Qualtrics for Research
Dec. 3, 2026
Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Virtual
Would you like to learn how to optimize Qualtrics to better support your research activities? Alian Kasabian, Director of the Methodology and Evaluation Research Core in the UNL Office of Research and Innovation, will lead this training for intermediate+ Qualtrics users. The session will conclude with time for questions and discussion.
A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the event.
This virtual event is free, but registration is required.
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NAECR Networking: International Research and Collaboration
Nov. 12, 2026
Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Virtual
Are you interested in conducting early childhood research internationally?
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Abbie Raikes, professor in UNMC's Department of Health Promotion, and Dr. Holly Wilhite, associate professor and early childhood Extension specialist in the UNL Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies.
They will share practical insights on getting started, identifying and securing funding, navigating common challenges and building successful international research partnerships.
Pilar Vilchez Conesa, UNO Fullbright Faculty Scholar from Spain, will also share her perspective on participating in international research.
The session will conclude with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, discuss ideas and explore potential collaborations in international early childhood research.
The virtual event is free, but registration is required.
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Miss some events you would like to check out?
Visit the NAECR website to find recordings and summaries of past events, such as NAECR Knowledge, NAECR Networking, Early Childhood Summits and more.
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