Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research
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The 2020 CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood scheduled for April 29 has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. This decision was made in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
guidance
to cancel or postpone large in-person gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Refunds will be issued in approximately 30 days for those who registered. Cost objects have not been invoiced.
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Creating an APA Style reference for canceled conference presentations
Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, several conferences have been canceled, including some for which NAECR researchers' presentations had been accepted.
The American Psychological Association has provided some tips on how to handle these canceled research presentations.
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Position opening: CCFL research assistant professor
There is an opening for a research assistant professor in the Center for Children, Family and the Law at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
CCFL houses a variety of projects that use interdisciplinary, collaborative and systemic approaches to improve outcomes for children and families, particularly those involved in the child welfare system.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Holly Hatton-Bowers, Child, Youth and Family Studies, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Would you like to see your work featured here? Contact us at
naecr@unl.edu
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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.
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) Secondary Analyses of Data on Early Care and Education Grants
This funding opportunity aims to support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data to address key questions relevant to early care and education programs administered by the Administration for Children and Families, in particular the Child Care and Development Fund and Head Start/Early Head Start.
The projected average award amount is $100,000 per 18-month project period.
Proposals are due
March 30, 2020
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Student funding!
Buffett Early Childhood Institute: Graduate Scholars Program
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is accepting applications from advanced doctoral students within the University of Nebraska system for one-year fellowships worth up to $25,000.
The Graduate Scholars program seeks to support high-quality research from diverse fields that impact the early years, including health, education, social work, music, art, the neurosciences and others.
Deadline extended! Proposals are due April 15, 2020.
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Department of Health & Human Services Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children
This initiative encourages research that targets the reduction of health disparities among children. Specific targeted areas of research include bio-behavioral studies that incorporate multiple factors that influence child health disparities such as biological, lifestyle factors, environmental, social, economic, institutional, and cultural and family influences; studies that target the specific health promotion needs of children with a known health condition and/or disability; and studies that test, evaluate, translate and disseminate health promotion prevention and interventions conducted in traditional and non-traditional settings.
Proposals are due
May 7, 2020
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William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program
The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports career development for promising early career researchers. The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers' expertise in new disciplines, methods and content areas.
Applicants should have a track record of conducting high-quality research and an interest in pursuing a significant shift in their trajectories as researchers.
The online application will open
April 30, 2020
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Proposals are due
July 1, 2020
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Student Funding Forecast: Administration for Children and Families Graduate Student Dissertation Grants
The Administration for Children and Families are forecasting graduate student dissertation grants in the areas of child care, Head Start, family strengthening and behavioral interventions.
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Child Care Dissertation Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 3, 2020
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Head Start Dissertation Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 3, 2020
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Behavioral Interventions Scholars Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 24, 2020
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New!
— 2021 Council for Exceptional Children
Convention and Expo
March 3-6, 2021
Baltimore, Maryland
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. The organization accomplishes their mission through advocacy, standards and professional development.
Proposals are due
April 30, 2020
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American Educational Research Association
Annual Meeting —
Virtual Meeting
April 17-21, 2020
San Francisco, California
The theme of the AERA 2020 Annual Meeting is “The Power and Possibilities of the Public Good When Researchers and Organizational Stakeholders Collaborate.”
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Child Health Research Institute Pediatric Research Forum
May 7, 2020
Omaha, Nebraska
Faculty, fellows, researchers, residents and students are encouraged to participate in the Child Health Research Institute’s Pediatric Research Forum. The research presented ranges from basic sciences to translational research and community studies.
Proposals are due
March 31, 2020
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International Society for Developmental Psychobiology
Annual Meeting
Oct. 21-23, 2020
Rockville, Maryland
The International Society for Developmental Psychobiology encourages research on the development of behavior in all organisms, with special attention to the effects of biological factors operating at any level of organization.
Proposals are due
April 1, 2020
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Convention
Nov. 19-21, 2020
San Diego, California
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention is the annual professional education event for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.
Proposals are due
April 7, 2020
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With the rapid spread of COVID-19, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has canceled in-person classes and is transitioning to remote teaching.
All in-person events through May 15 have been cancelled
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Events that have been planned or can be held virtually are allowed to proceed. We will reconsider the status of events scheduled after May 15 on an ongoing basis.
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Is there an upcoming conference you want to publicize? A new publication you would like to share? Let us know!
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Connecting Research and Policy
Learn more and sign up for alerts about legislation relevant to early childhood researchers.
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NAECR Student Researchers
Students involved in early childhood research at the University of Nebraska can access a number of resources through NAECR.
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Find a Researcher
Find and collaborate with other early childhood researchers across the NU system.
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NAECR News archives available
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NAECR News will be shared twice a month to inform the early childhood research community across the NU system.
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