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NAECR Networking event examines relationship
between early childhood practice, policy
The relationship between early childhood research practice and state legislation is a complex one that can sometimes help or hinder research efforts.
Early childhood researchers gathered April 19 to discuss how a better understanding of the policy process can enhance research during a virtual NAECR Networking event.
Elizabeth Lopez Everett, deputy director of First Five Nebraska outlined Nebraska Legislature rules and procedures, and discussed how her organization works with state lawmakers to help ensure early childhood research remains a priority.
NAECR Policy Fellows Soo-Young Hong, associate professor of child, youth and family studies, and associate dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, and Marc Goodrich, assistant professor of special education and communication disorders, also shared their thoughts and experiences.
Discussion included ways researchers can adapt their research approach to better engage with state policymakers.
NAECR Networking and NAECR Knowledge are an ongoing series of networking and training events designed to enhance early childhood research across the NU system.
For more information on NAECR activities, contact Sommer Fousek, project coordinator, at sfousek2@unl.edu.
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The Early Childhood Education Journal
seeks submissions for special issue, book chapters
The Early Childhood Education Journal has proposed two projects: 1) a special issue of Early Childhood Education Journal, and 2) an edited book on COVID-19 for the series, Educating the Young Child.
The Journal is seeking submissions that address the effects of COVID-19 on young children, families, and early education and care.
Abstracts for the special issue are due Sept. 10, 2021.
Abstracts for book chapters are due Oct. 15, 2021.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health seeks submissions for special issue
The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is welcoming paper submissions for a special issue on the promotion of physical activity in early childhood.
The issue welcomes papers addressing aspects of the development of physical activity in early childhood in a multitude of areas. New research papers, reviews, methodological papers and brief reports are eligible to submit.
The submission deadline is July 31, 2021.
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NAECR can help connect you with research staff
NAECR can help connect researchers with trained, experienced research staff. If you are in need of research staff for a current or upcoming project, contact Sommer Fousek at sfousek2@unl.edu.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Julia Torquati, Child, Youth & Family Studies; Anne Schutte, Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Maital Neta, Becca Brock, 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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New! Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grants
The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports development projects and promising research with the potential to significantly enhance the physical and mental health, safety, nutrition, play, social integration, and/or quality of life of children, from birth through seven years of age. The foundation provides funding in the areas of early childhood welfare, early childhood education and play, and parenting education.
Letter of intent due date: May 31, 2021
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New! U.S. Department of Agriculture Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (DLT) provides financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.
DLT grant funds support the use of telecommunications-enabled information, audio and video equipment, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals and rural residents. These grants are intended to increase rural access to education, training and health care resources that are otherwise unavailable or limited in scope.
Award budget: $50,000 to $1 million
Proposal due date: June 4, 2021
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New! Foundation for Child Development 2022 Young Scholars Program
The Foundation for Child Development is currently accepting proposals for its 2022 Young Scholars Program (YSP).
YSP supports scholarship for early-career researchers and funds implementation research that is policy- and practice-relevant, and that examines the preparation, competency, compensation, well-being and ongoing professional learning of the early care and education workforce.
Award budget: Up to $225,000 for primary research; up to $180,000 for secondary data analysis
Letter of intent due date: June 8, 2021
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New! 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 dates: July 15, 2021, and Jan. 17, 2022
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Student funding! Student and Early Career Council Dissertation Research Funding Awards
The Student and Early Career Committee of the Society for Research in Child Development has announced a competition for graduate student dissertation research funding. Awards are given to doctoral students for dissertation research proposals that merit special recognition and display strong potential to contribute to the field of child development.
Award budget: Up to $2,000
Proposal due date: May 1, 2021
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Equity-Focused Policy Research: Building Cross-Cutting Evidence on Supports for Families with Young Children
The Equity-Focused Policy Research grant program seeks to fund a body of research that illuminates strategies and policies that enhance families’ equitable access to key resources for supporting their children’s healthy development.
Estimated award budget: $50,000 - $200,000
Full proposal due date: May 11, 2021
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The Gerber Foundation
The mission of the Gerber Foundation is to enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care and development. The foundation funds projects focused on the following research areas: new diagnostic tools; new treatment regimens; symptom relief; preventative measures; assessment of deficiencies or excesses; and/or risk assessment tools or measures for environmental hazards, trauma, etc.
Concept paper due date: May 15, 2021
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Administration for Children and Families Graduate Student Dissertation Grants
Behavioral Interventions Scholars Grants
Award budget: $20,000 - $25,000
roposal due date: June 1, 2021
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Notice of Special Interest: COVID-19 Related School Disruptions Impact on Mental Health, Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development of Children
The National Institute of Mental Health has issued a notice of special interest to highlight interest in research to understand the mental health impact of COVID-19 on school-aged children, specifically ages 3-12.
There is particular interest in the impact of primary instruction settings disruptions on the mental health, cognitive, social and emotional development of children.
First proposal due date: June 5, 2021
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Funding Forecast: 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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New! Council for Exceptional Children 2022 Convention & Expo
Call for Proposals
Jan. 16-19, 2022
Orlando, Florida, and Virtual
The 2022 CEC Convention & Expo will be presented as a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual opportunities. CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Proposal due date: May 20, 2021
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2021 Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference
Sept. 27, 2021
Virtual
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute will virtually host the 2021 Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference.
The conference is free and intended for community leaders, including those in education, economic development, child care, business, government, health care, higher education and philanthropy. Attendees will learn about key research, program, policy and outreach aspects of high-quality early childhood education programs and services and their important role in economic development.
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New! Spring 2021 PD for All Series Anti-Racist Early Childhood Education: Principles, Practices, and Possibilities
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
7 p.m.
Virtual
"Racial Socialization as Resistance to Racism” is the title of the second webinar in the three-part spring 2021 PD for All Series.
Dalhia Lloyd, program specialist in family and community and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute will explore racial socialization as a vital form of parent involvement and describe strategies that resist and disrupt racism.
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New! Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research and Program for Research on Black Americans Mentoring Workshops
June 2-4, 2021
Virtual
The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research and Program for Research on Black Americans is hosting summer mentoring workshops for doctoral students.
Workshops emphasize training in numerous areas including: 1) publishing in peer review journals, 2) writing grant proposals to the NIH, 3) the tenure process, 4) ethical conduct of research, 5) successful mentoring and collaborative relationships, and most importantly, 6) how to navigate the academy.
Primary objectives are research skill enhancement, career mentoring and professional development.
Application deadline: May 3, 2021
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Connecting Research and Policy
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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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