Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

- Research Resources Overview
- - Shared Cores
    Our cores and shared resources offer a wide range of services to meet your research goals.
  - Shared Equipment
    Shared equipment is available to University of Nebraska and external researchers.
- - Clinical Research Center
    Learn more about the tailored support available for study design, regulatory guidance, biostatistics, and data management.
  - Clinical Research Resources
    Discover guidelines, support, and standard operating procedures for clinical research at UNMC.
  - Study Intake
    Take the first step in conducting clinical research on campus by completing the study intake process.
  - Study Monitoring
    Find visit request information, access setup, and FAQs related to study monitoring.
- - Software
    Find the software and applications that can take your research to the next level.
  - Data Management
    Explore data management plan creation and storage options to keep research data safe and secure.
  - IT Resources
    Access key tools, workshops and seminars with IT resources available.
  - Network Connectivity
    Learn about lab network connectivity available across campus.
- - Buildings
    Research buildings offer a wide-range of lab spaces and facilities to meet researchers' needs.
  - Space Policy
    Research space is assigned based on a merit-based system.
- Programs & Centers Overview
- Approved Centers
  Board of Regents Centers enhance faculty research and academic efforts.
- Major Programs
  Major research programs drive innovation in critical areas of biomedical science.
- Compliance Overview
- Institutional Review Board
  The IRB reviews human subjects research projects and ensures the protection of participants.
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
  The IBC ensures the health and safety of all personnel working with biohazardous agents.
- Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
  The IACUC reviews research and provides guidance to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare.
- Investigational Device Review Committee
  The IDRC reviews investigational devices and approved devices provided by sponsors for use in clinical research studies.
- Funding Overview
- Sponsored Programs Administration
  Our office manages the full lifecycle of sponsored research projects.
- Funding Opportunities
  Find internal and external research funding opportunities.
- Grant Editing
  Grant review and editing resources are available to UNMC researchers.
- UneHealth
  UNeHealth supports clinical research projects throughout the life of industry-funded contracts.
- Innovation Overview
- Tech Transfer
  Our technology commercialization ecosystem helps researchers transform scientific discoveries into real-world solutions.
- Economic Development
  Through collaborations with strategic partners, we create pathways for innovation to drive economic growth.

— Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research — Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Initiatives

We believe in the power of collaboration and the potential of innovation.

Our strategic initiatives are focused on advancing cutting-edge research, facilitating interdisciplinary partnerships and creating transformative change. By leveraging resources and expertise across scientific fields, we support projects that drive scientific discoveries and societal impact.

Three UNMC researchers collaborate in a laboratory.

Key Strategic Initiatives

Elevating Research Prominence

At the heart of elevating research prominence is the ability to support talent across all stages of development with a a strategic focus on cultivating leaders who drive innovation and collaboration.

Currently in development, our KRP Initiative is designed to guide researchers from early-career development (K-awards) to establishing independent research programs (R-awards) and leading transformative initiatives (P-awards). Through tailored mentorship, targeted resources and collaborative opportunities, we empower researchers to evolve from emerging talent to established leaders. This comprehensive approach ensures sustained success and impact across the research spectrum.

Workforce Development

We provide and support workforce development programs that foster a skilled, diverse, and adaptable workforce that meets the challenges of modern research.

Our Advanced Biomedical Technologies Training Initiative is a unique program that provides targeted hands-on training in key technologies with optional micro-credentials to meet dynamic workforce needs.

Community-driven Research

Community-driven research places the needs and insights of communities at the center of scientific inquiry. By working alongside community members, we co-create research that is responsive to local priorities and challenges.

This collaborative model enhances research quality, promotes mutual trust, and ensures ethical, inclusive practices. We are committed to empowering communities as active contributors and partners, fostering a sense of shared purpose and impact. Through these partnerships, we deliver outcomes that advance both knowledge and societal well-being.