Applied Analytics & Data Infrastructure Catalyst Program
Extended deadline: December 4, 2024
SUBMIT PROPOSALAre you interested in collaborating with the MAP Academy? A new funding opportunity is available to support your work in partnership with our experienced faculty and staff.
University of Nebraska faculty across all campuses and disciplines are invited 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. This program is made possible through a grant from the Nebraska Research Initiative.
More program details are outlined below. If you have any questions, please contact us. We are happy to discuss how we can meet your research needs.
Program Details
Purpose
The Applied Analytics and Data Infrastructure (AADI) Catalyst Program was developed to meet growing demand for the MAP Academy’s highly specialized supports among interdisciplinary faculty conducting human subjects research across the University of Nebraska system. This funding opportunity promotes rigorous, high-quality research, while also serving as a catalyst for new collaborations. Proposals that aim to enhance teams' competitiveness for future large-scale funding opportunities are especially encouraged.
Eligibility
Proposals must be submitted by full-time faculty in the University of Nebraska system (all campuses) who are engaged in field-based human subjects research and eligible for federal funding. This opportunity is open to all disciplines and departments.
Awards
The maximum award request is $5,000.
Available Supports
A list of available supports for AADI Catalyst program applicants is outlined in the link below.
Application Process
Proposals must be submitted electronically using the form linked below. Please allow three to four weeks for proposals to be reviewed and investigator notification. We recommend preparing responses in advance using a word processing program, then copying into the online proposal submission form.
Submit ProposalTimeline
Priority Applications:
- The priority deadline to submit proposals is October 4, 2024.
- Review phases for priority applications:
- Phase 1: Selection of priority projects will take place in October 2024.
- Phase 2: Meetings will be held in October to discuss project details and assess fit with the program.
- Final selection of the priority awards will be determined, and applicants will be notified by November 1.
Open Applications:
- The open application deadline to submit proposals is December 4, 2024.
- Review phases for open applications:
- Phase 1: Selection of projects will take place in December 2024.
- Phase 2: Meetings will be held in December to discuss project details and assess fit with the program.
- Final selection of the priority awards will be determined, and applicants will be notified by January 6.
Funds will be awarded for use in FY25 and must be spent by June 30, 2025.
About MAP Academy
What is the MAP Academy?
The MAP Academy, housed within the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools (CYFS), promotes the advancement of methodologies, applied analytics and data infrastructure to support and enhance rigorous research within the social, behavioral, health and educational sciences. We emphasize research that is hands-on and meaningful in the real world.
How can we support your work?
Our team works closely with faculty to understand your needs and help generate and analyze high-quality data. Our strengths include providing rigorous methodological and study design support, setting up dynamic data systems, performing analyses and more. MAP Academy faculty and staff offer these highly specialized supports at an hourly rate.