Applied Analytics & Data Infrastructure Catalyst Program
Priority deadline: March 1, 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 the significant need for the MAP Academy’s services among interdisciplinary researchers conducting human subjects research in diverse fields across the University of Nebraska system. This funding opportunity is intended to promote rigorous, high-quality research, while also expanding our teams’ breadth and depth by serving as a catalyst for new collaborations.
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
Up to three applicants will be selected to receive funds. The maximum award request is $1,500.
Available Services
A list of available services for AADI Catalyst program applicants is outlined in the document 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
- AADI Catalyst Program will launch in January 2024.
- The priority deadline to submit proposals is March 1, 2024. Submissions received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Review phases:
- Phase 1: Selection of projects will take place in March 2024.
- Phase 2: Meetings will be held in March to discuss project details and assess fit with the program.
- Final selection of the awards will be determined, and applicants will be notified by April 1.
- Funds will be awarded for use in FY24.
- Funds must be spent by June 30, 2024.
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 or study design support, setting up dynamic data systems, performing analyses and more. MAP Academy faculty and staff offer these highly specialized services at an hourly rate.