In preparation for the eighth biennial CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, we are soliciting research presentations and poster proposals from

University of Nebraska faculty and graduate students. 

CALL FOR FACULTY RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS 

Faculty in the University of Nebraska system who are interested in presenting at the summit are invited to submit research proposals for the concurrent research sessions or the discovery showcase. Visit the proposal site to learn more. Selected presentations will represent a range of early childhood issues and topics. CYFS research affiliates, NAECR researchers and NAECR student researchers are encouraged to apply; participation of members from the practice or policy community as co-presenters is encouraged and welcomed.

CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT POSTERS

Graduate students from the University of Nebraska system are invited to submit poster proposals for presentation at the discovery showcase, provided at least one faculty member serves as a co-author. Faculty are encouraged to pass along this email to any graduate students who may be interested in this opportunity.

2026 SUMMIT DETAILS

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Nebraska Innovation Campus

Lincoln, Nebraska

Summit registration will open Jan. 20, 2026.

More details

The summit is presented by the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools in partnership with the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research.

Sponsors:

• College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; 
• Office of Research and Innovation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; 
• Buffett Early Childhood Institute; and 
• First Five Nebraska.

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools

College of Education and Human Sciences

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