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NAECR Knowledge event explores the necessity
of secure data storage in early childhood research
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With the widespread use and increase in popularity of the Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage service, the application is becoming a must among researchers in all disciplines.
Secure data storage — particularly the OneDrive app — was the focus of the Sept. 30 Fall NAECR Knowledge event. Early childhood researchers attended the virtual discussion to discuss the most efficient, effective ways to use OneDrive.
Kristi Collins, Microsoft learning consultant based in California, shared information about the main features and abilities of OneDrive and SharePoint, and answered questions about the apps.
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 Fall 2021 NAECR Networking event is Nov. 18. The discussion will highlight the latest early childhood research across the University of Nebraska system and provide time for attendees to connect with colleagues and brainstorm research and collaboration opportunities.
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For more information on NAECR activities, contact Sommer Fousek, project coordinator, at sfousek2@unl.edu. |
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NAECR Networking:
"University of Nebraska Early Childhood Research"
This session will highlight the latest early childhood research across the University of Nebraska system and provide time for attendees to connect with colleagues and brainstorm research and collaboration opportunities.
Presenters for this event include:
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Danae Dinkel, assistant professor of health promotion, social & behavior health, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Jolene Johnson, project director, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Paula Thompson, assistant professor of teacher education, University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Greg Welch, associate director of research and evaluation, Buffett Early Child Institute
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Amanda Witte, CYFS research assistant professor
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
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NAECR seeks to help early childhood researches form teams for NU Collaboration Initiative funding
The NU Collaboration Initiative is designed to help University of Nebraska researchers become more competitive for extramural funding by fostering meaningful collaborations that leverage the full intellectual capacity of faculty across all four NU campuses.
The opportunity includes funds for established cross-campus teams, as well as teams yet to be formed.
Researchable topics are not administratively predefined, but applications must be designed to strengthen the team’s future funding proposal. Specific information can be found in the RFA.
Proposals are due Jan. 17, 2022.
NAECR has established a systemwide early childhood network that can be used to connect researchers who are interested in pursuing this opportunity.
If you are interested in NU Collaboration Initiative funding and would like to explore how your interests might align with a cross-campus team, please contact Sommer Fousek at sfousek2@unl.edu.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Beth Doll, Educational Psychology, 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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Brady Education Foundation
The Brady Education Foundation is currently accepting proposals focused on evaluating programs that have the potential of helping to close the opportunity and resulting achievement gaps associated with race and family income.
Stage 1 proposal due date: Dec. 1, 2021
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University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative
The primary purpose of the Collaboration Initiative is to enhance the 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.
Team Formation and Publication Grant Budget: Up to $7,500
Preliminary Data and Application Preparation Grant Budget: Up to $40,000
Team Seed Grant Budget: Up to $150,000
Proposal due date: Jan. 17, 2022
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National Science Foundation Development Sciences Program
The Developmental Sciences Program supports basic research that increases our understanding of cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural and biological processes related to human development across the lifespan.
Research supported by this program will add to our knowledge of the underlying developmental processes that support social, cognitive and behavioral functioning, thereby illuminating ways for individuals to live productive lives as members of society.
Expected award budget: $100,000 – $200,000
Proposal due date: Jan. 17, 2022
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UNL Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition
The Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Research and Economic Development have committed $40 million toward the Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition. Up to $10 million is available for allocation each year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Letter of intent deadline: Feb. 28, 2022.
Proposal deadline: April 29, 2022.
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Funding Forecast: Secondary Analyses of Child Care Data, Secondary Analyses of Head Start and Early Head Start Data
The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families plans to solicit applications in 2022 for two new research grant programs. Findings from both programs are intended to inform policy, program administration and future research.
Secondary Analyses of Child Care Data
Proposals will support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data to address key questions of relevance to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
Estimated award budget: $90,000-$100,000
Estimated proposal due date: April 1, 2022
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Secondary Analyses of Head Start and Early Head Start Data
Proposals will support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data to address key questions of relevance to Head Start and Early Head Start programs and policies.
Estimated award budget: $90,000-$100,000
Estimated proposal due date: April 1, 2022
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Society for Prevention Research 2022 Annual Meeting
Call for Proposals
May 31 – June 3, 2022
Seattle, Washington
The Society for Prevention Research is an organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation on the etiology and prevention of social, physical and mental health, and academic problems and on the translation of that information to promote health and well-being.
The theme for the SPR 2022 Annual Meeting is “Realizing the Power of Prevention through Equitable Dissemination and Implementation Science.”
Proposal deadline: Nov. 15, 2021
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2022 CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood
April 13, 2022
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nebraska Innovation Campus
The 2022 CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood aims to:
• Communicate cutting-edge early childhood findings from NU-affiliated researchers and colleagues.
• Link ongoing efforts in early childhood research, practice and policy.
• Advance the science of early childhood education and development via connections among community partners, key stakeholders, policymakers, early childhood practitioners and researchers.
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National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2022
Call for proposals
June 27-29, 2022
Arlington, Virginia
This three-day event presents the latest research about Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, early elementary and other early childhood programs.
The conference aims to strengthen programs serving young children, inform those establishing national policies for low-income families, and contribute to a meaningful research agenda in the early childhood field.
Proposal due date: Nov. 29, 2021.
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NAECR Networking:
University of Nebraska Early Childhood Research
Nov. 18, 2021
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual
This session will highlight the latest early childhood research across the University of Nebraska system and provide time for attendees to connect with colleagues and brainstorm research and collaboration opportunities.
Presenters for this event include:
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Danae Dinkel, assistant professor of health promotion, social & behavior health, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Jolene Johnson, project director, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Paula Thompson, assistant professor of teacher education, University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Greg Welch, associate director of research and evaluation, Buffett Early Child Institute
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Amanda Witte, CYFS research assistant professor
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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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