Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research
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University of Nebraska faculty and graduate students.
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Faculty in the University of Nebraska system who are interested in presenting at the summit are invited to submit research proposals. 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.
CALL FOR POSTERS
Graduate students from the University of Nebraska system are invited to submit poster proposals for presentation at the summit, provided at least one faculty member serves as a co-author. Faculty are encouraged to pass along this email to any graduate students who might be interested in this opportunity.
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Presentation and poster proposals are due
on or before Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
To learn more and submit a proposal, please click one of the buttons below.
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Summit Details
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
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Priority deadline: March 1, 2024
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Do you conduct applied, field-based research that impacts lives? Does your work require analysis or data support? Take advantage of this opportunity to collaborate with the MAP Academy.
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The MAP Academy invites faculty across all campuses and disciplines to submit proposals for the Applied Analytics and Data Infrastructure (AADI) Catalyst Program — an initiative to support the rigor of high-quality, field-based human research at the University of Nebraska.
Our team works closely with researchers to understand their needs and ensure high-quality data. View a list of available services for the program.
Successful applicants may receive up to $1,500 in project support from MAP Academy faculty and staff. Funds must be used by June 30, 2024.
For full consideration, please submit proposals by March 1, 2024. Submissions received after this priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interested?
Visit the MAP Academy website for more program details and to submit a proposal.
Feel free to contact us with any questions. We are happy to discuss how we can meet your research needs.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Lauren Laifer, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Rebecca Brock*, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Cara Tomaso, Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine
Tiffany James, Office of Research and Economic Development, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Amy Yaroch, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
Jennie Hill, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine
Terry Huang, Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York
Jennifer Nelson, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
W. Alex Mason, Department of Child, Youth & Family Studies, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Kimberly Andrews Epsy, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University
Timothy Nelson*, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
* Denotes NAECR Researcher
** Denotes NAECR Student Researcher
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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: Buffett Early Childhood Institute Graduate Scholars Program
Applications for 2024-25 fellowships are being accepted. The Institute awards one-year fellowships worth up to $25,000 to a maximum of four University of Nebraska doctoral students every year.
The program seeks to support high-quality research that impacts the early years from diverse fields including health, education, social work, music, art, psychology, the neurosciences and others, encouraging multidisciplinary research and new methodologies.
Proposal due date: March 31, 2024
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New! Funding Forecast: OPRE Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agency Data and Research Capacity Grants
This grant opportunity will provide funding to support partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies and researchers to develop and improve state, territory and Tribal data systems and build the capacity of CCDF Lead Agencies to collect, analyze and use data to guide child care policy decisions and program improvement efforts.
These 18-month projects will fund a planning phase to develop a research plan to address questions of interest to the CCDF Lead Agency, including a plan for identifying, linking and using state, territory and Tribal data to inform child care policy decisions.
Estimated award budget: $75,000 - $150,000
Estimated proposal due date: June 20, 2024
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Funding forecast: Child Care Policy Research Partnerships, Secondary Analyses of Child Care and Early Education Data
The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families plans to solicit applications in 2024 for two new research grant programs. Findings from both programs are intended to inform policy, program administration and future research.
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Secondary Analyses of Child Care and Early Education 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: May 10, 2024
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Child Care Policy Research Partnerships
Proposals will support five-year cooperative agreements between Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies in states, territories or tribes, and research partnership organizations to develop investigations of child care subsidy policies and practices to increase low-income families’ access to quality child care.
Estimated award budget: $100,000-$400,000
Estimated proposal due date: May 31, 2024
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Funding Forecast: Access to Infant and Toddler Care and Education: Research and Evaluation Grants
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) plans to solicit applications for Access to Infant and Toddler Care and Education: Research and Evaluation Grants.
This grant opportunity will provide funding to address key research and evaluation questions related to care and education access for infants and toddlers at the national, state or local level.
Estimated award budget: $75,000-$450,000
Estimated proposal due date: June 3, 2024
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2024 Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders
May 30 – June 1, 2024
Madison, Wisconsin
Call for Proposals
The SRCLD features presentations by researchers on theoretical advances and programmatic research summaries, panel discussions and contributed papers. The symposium is regularly attended by more than 200 researchers from the U.S. and other countries.
For 2024, submissions on any aspect of language and cognitive performance in all languages will be considered.
Proposal due date: This Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
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2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
The seventh biennial summit will consist of several presentations and related roundtable discussions on the research and practices that are improving the developmental trajectories of young children.
The summit's keynote speaker is Chrishana Lloyd, a research scholar in early childhood development at Child Trends, one of the nation’s most respected sources for research and data on children. With more than 25 years of experience in education and social science, Lloyd is an expert in applied implementation research, racial equity framing in a historical context, innovative data collection methods, and early care and education workforce issues and initiatives.
Sponsors:
The summit aims to:
- Communicate cutting-edge early childhood findings from University of Nebraska–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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University of Nebraska faculty and graduate students.
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Faculty in the University of Nebraska system who are interested in presenting at the summit are invited to submit research proposals. 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.
CALL FOR POSTERS
Graduate students from the University of Nebraska system are invited to submit poster proposals for presentation at the summit, provided at least one faculty member serves as a co-author. Faculty are encouraged to pass along this email to any graduate students who might be interested in this opportunity.
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Presentation and poster proposals are due
on or before Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
To learn more and submit a proposal, please click one of the buttons below.
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Minority Health Disparities Initiative
Health Equity Conference
Feb. 23, 2024
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
Each year MHDI holds an annual conference that brings together organizations, researchers and thinkers to share strategies and resources for advancing health equity in Nebraska and beyond.
The 2024 conference will address how social, economic and environmental factors impact health and health care.
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Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
International Conference 2024
July 29 – Aug. 1, 2024
Knoxville, Tennessee
Call for Proposals
The SNEB’s international conference provides nutrition professionals the opportunity to explore the latest in nutrition education and behavior change research, practice and policy.
SNEB is currently accepting proposals that report primary, secondary or tertiary research on any aspect of nutrition education and/or behavior.
Proposal due date: March 1, 2024
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2024 Zero to Three LEARN Conference
July 31 – Aug. 1, 2024
Long Beach, California
The Zero to Three LEARN Conference presents cutting-edge information and research, discussion focused on innovations in early childhood, and networking with administrators, teachers, clinicians and researchers.
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New! AI-based Assessment Webinar Panel
Friday, March 1, 2024
Noon – 1:30 p.m. CST
On Friday, March 1, 2024, a panel of five psychologists with expertise in various fields will lead a virtual presentation, "AI-Based Assessment: Promises, Progress and Pitfalls."
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MAP Academy Spring 2024 Methodology Applications Series
Featuring Justin Olmanson
Friday, March 22, 2024
Noon – 1:30 p.m. CDT
On Friday, March 22, Justin Olmanson, associate professor of innovative learning technologies in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, will lead a presentation.
The presentation is free and open to the public.
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MAP Academy Spring 2024 Methodology Applications Series
Featuring Yingying Wang
Friday, May 3, 2024
Noon – 1:30 p.m. CDT
On Friday, May 3, Yingying Wang, associate professor of special education and communication disorders, will lead a presentation.
The presentation is free and open to the public.
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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.
If this newsletter has been forwarded to you and you would like to be added to the mailing list, please email us using the button above.
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