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from the issue of September 7, 2006
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Research funding tops $100 million milestone
External funding for UNL research continued to set records in 2005-2006, topping $100 million, according to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.
UNL's research funding, including all external funds awarded for university research projects, totaled $104.6 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. Of that, $71.1 million came from federal sources, including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education and other agencies. Total sponsored programs funding, which includes funds for research and other activities such as instruction, public service, administration and student services, increased to $165.9 million in the same period.
UNL's research funding has increased 113 percent since 2000, when total research awards hit $49.2 million, and has more than tripled since 1996.
The $104.6 million marks a milestone in UNL's efforts to build its stature nationally and enhance research to better serve Nebraska, students and the nation, said Prem Paul, vice chancellor for research and dean of graduate studies.
"Five years ago, we set a goal for reaching $100 million in research and we are pleased that our faculty members have reached this landmark," Paul said. "Growing our research capacity enables our faculty to explore solutions to societal challenges."
Chancellor Harvey Perlman said research creates new technologies that have the potential to attract new businesses and benefit existing companies.
UNL also is expanding its strategic partnerships to address pressing issues facing Nebraska and the nation, Perlman said, citing the university's new Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, a partnership with the Nebraska Public Power District.
Established with $5 million in funding from NPPD, the center will support research on renewable energy resources and energy efficiency with an eye toward economic development potential.
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Year in Review issue can be downloaded in pdf format
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