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NAECR Knowledge/Networking combined event
explores collaboration methods during the pandemic
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The second combined NAECR Knowledge/Networking event of the fall explored how early childhood researchers have adjusted ways they initiate, maintain and address research partnerships in the time of COVID-19.
The Nov. 4 virtual conversation focused on how research relationships and collaboration have evolved in recent months during the pandemic — and some of the innovative ways researchers have overcome obstacles to forge ahead with their work.
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Because most in-person collaboration has been put on hold during the pandemic, innovative methods are being developed to initiate and maintain research partnerships. |
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Researchers and community partners discussed effective ways they have approached and initiated partnerships, including some of the do’s and don’ts to keep in mind. Community partners offered suggestions about how researchers could support their program.
Participants also discussed opportunities that have emerged during the pandemic.
The event’s featured presenters included:
- Jorja Brazda-Witters, early childhood coordinator, Omaha Public Schools
- Danae Dinkel, associate professor, University of Nebraska Omaha
- Leslie Eastman, director of assessment and evaluation, Lincoln Public Schools
- Sue Obermiller, early childhood programs director, Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership
- Abbie Raikes, associate professor and director of Global Early Childhood Development, University of Nebraska Medical Center
NAECR Networking and NAECR Knowledge are an ongoing series of networking and training events designed to enhance early childhood research across the NU system. The series will resume in early 2021.
For more information on NAECR activities, contact Sommer Fousek, project coordinator, at 402-472-3743, or sfousek2@unl.edu.
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Research opportunities available at UNK's
Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center
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The Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center at the University of Nebraska Kearney opened last year and provides high-quality learning and instruction for UNK and the Kearney community. The center features 11 classrooms where teachers provide developmentally appropriate early education for children from infancy to age 6, including those with special needs. The center also includes a Montessori classroom.
The Plambeck Center has opportunities for researchers in need of early childhood participants — children, families and teachers — for their work, and can support the collection of surveys, questionnaires and live or recorded observations. Interested researchers should complete a research request on the center's website.
Email Philip Lai, research director of the Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, at laipt@unk.edu with any questions.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Sarah Zuckerman, Educational Administration, 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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New — Student funding! Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy supports emerging scholars through small grants, promotes scholarship with a social policy application and encourages projects that address contemporary issues in the social sciences. Grants will be awarded to individuals at the dissertation level.
Award amount: $7,500
Proposal due date: Dec. 1, 2020
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New! National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children
NHLBI has forecasted a funding opportunity announcement for Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH). Applications should propose to test the effectiveness of an implementation-ready intervention designed to determine if a cardiovascular health (CVH) promotion module delivered within the context of a home visiting program can enhance maternal and early childhood CVH, and address CVH disparities in mothers and children (0-5 years).
The study population includes those who are of low socioeconomic status, or live in low-resource or underserved rural or urban communities, or in diverse geographic regions of the U.S. with a high burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Estimated proposal due date: June 22, 2021
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Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network Funding Opportunities
The Pilot Projects program of the Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network has announced several new funding opportunities to support new and existing team collaborations in clinical and translational research.
Team Development Pilot
Award amount: $25,000
Proposal due date: Today, Nov. 9, 2020
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Spencer Foundation Research Grants
The Spencer Foundation supports high-quality, innovative research on education by providing funding for education-focused research projects, research training fellowships and additional field-building initiatives.
Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change
Award budget: Up to $400,000
Project duration: Up to 3 years
Letters of intent due date: Nov. 24, 2020
Proposal due date: Dec. 17, 2020
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2020-21 University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative
The primary purpose of the Collaboration Initiative is to enhance competitiveness of University of Nebraska faculty for extramural funding by fully leveraging intellectual capacity and research resources across the campuses. The funding opportunity is designed to facilitate and strengthen research collaborations among NU faculty.
Proposals due date: Jan. 11, 2021
Team Formation and Publication award amount: Up to $7,500
Preliminary Data and Application Preparation award amount: Up to $40,000
Team Seed award amount: Up to $150,000
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National Science Foundation Social Psychology
The Social Psychology Program at NSF supports research and research infrastructure to advance basic knowledge in social psychology. Proposed research should carry strong potential for creating transformative advances in the basic understanding of human social behavior. Among the many research topics supported are: social cognition, attitudes, social and cultural influence, stereotypes, motivation, decision-making, group dynamics, aggression, close relationships, social and affective neuroscience, social psychophysiology, emotions, prosocial behavior, health-related behavior, and personality and individual differences.
Proposals are due Jan. 15, 2021
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Student Funding Forecast: Administration for Children and Families Graduate Student Dissertation Grants
Child Care Dissertation Grants
Estimated award budget: $20,000 - $25,000
Estimated proposal due date: Feb. 1, 2021
Head Start Dissertation Grants
Estimated award budget: $20,000 - $25,000
Estimated proposal due date: Feb. 1, 2021
Behavioral Interventions Scholars Grants
Estimated award budget: $20,000 - $25,000
Estimated proposal due date: May 20, 2021
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UNL Office of Research and Economic Development Internal Funding
The UNL Office of Research and Economic Development is sponsoring several internal funding competitions for UNL faculty in 2020-21.
Biomedical Research Seed Grants
Award amount: From $25,000 to $50,000
Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
Layman Seed Grants
Award amount: Up to $10,000
Proposal due date: March 21, 2021
Arts and Humanities Research Enhancement Program
Award amount: Up to $15,000
Proposal due date: April 3, 2021
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Society for Prevention Research 2021 Annual Meeting
June 1-2, 2021
Washington, D.C.
The theme for the Society for Prevention Research’s 2021 annual meeting is “Addressing Racism and Disparities when Considering Biology and Context.”
The meeting provides a unique opportunity to exchange new concepts, methods and results from prevention research and related public health fields, and is a forum for communication between scientists, public policy leaders and practitioners concerning the implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions in all areas of public health.
Proposal due date: Nov. 25, 2020
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National Research Conference on Early Childhood
Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2020
Virtual
The National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2020 will be a virtual event, and will present the latest research surrounding Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, early elementary and other early childhood programs.
The event will include plenary and breakout sessions, and dynamic poster presentations.
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Division for Early Childhood Annual Conference on
Young Children with Special Needs & Their Families
Jan. 21-29, 2021
Virtual
The Division for Early Childhood’s Annual Conference on Young Children with Special Needs & Their Families will be a virtual event, featuring more than 130 sessions that will offer the latest research, evidence-based practices and “just in time” advice for working with young children with disabilities, their families and the professionals who serve them.
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Society for Research in Child Development
2021 Biennial Meeting
April 7-9, 2021
Virtual
SRCD is accepting submissions for the 2021 Biennial Meeting. Empirical, theoretical, historical, methodological, policy, application and translational submissions from investigators around the world in all disciplines related to the field of child development are welcomed.
The Society encourages submissions from researchers at all career stages including graduate and undergraduate students.
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SRCD 2020 Special Topic Virtual Workshops
The Society for Research in Child Development will hold its 2020 special topic workshops virtually.
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Strengthening the Evidence Base for Culturally Relevant Interventions
in Early Childhood Care and Education
Nov. 8-11, 2020
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Addressing and Reducing Inequality through Developmental Science
Nov. 9 & 10, 2020
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Connecting Worlds: Studying Child Development in Low Resource Contexts
Dec. 1-3, 2020
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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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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