Great Plains IDeA | Clinical and Translational Research

Membership
- Resources & Services Overview
- Research Resources
  Through shared use of cores, equipment and expertise, our participating institutions and investigators have access to critical resources.
- Research Studios
  We offer research studios to provide early career investigators with help from a multidisciplinary team of scientists to help refine research.
- Practice-Based Research
  Our Primary Care Practice Based Research Network was established to improve access to health care resources and promote primary care research.
- Funding Opportunities Overview
- Pilot Grants
  Awardees receive up to $50,000 for one year, as well as access to resources of the Great Plains IDeA-CTR to support these research efforts.
- Research Scholars Program
  The research scholars program provides an integrated program of education, training and career development activities.
- Early Career Investigator Program
  The program provides $5,000 for one year and helps early faculty develop an R or K award or equivalent research application.
- Mini Sabbatical Program
  The Mini Sabbatical program allows clinical and translational research faculty to participate in short-term research immersion opportunities.
- Cite Our Grant
  Learn how and when to cite the Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network in your publication, presentation, press release or requests for applications.
Training & Events
Community Engagement

Training and Education

Training & Events

Explore upcoming trainings, workshops, and events designed to strengthen clinical and translational research across our region.

Missed an event? Please email Julie Halstead at juhalstead@unmc.edu to request a recording of the event.

07-16-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - Integrating Research into Clinical Care and Investigation

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

07-29-2026

Great Plains IDeA-CTR Community Engaged Research Interest Group (CEnRIG)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

08-13-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - Professional Development Resources of the GP IDeA-CTR

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

08-20-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - University of Nebraska AI Institute

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

09-17-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - Behavioral Economics and Neurorehabilitation

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

10-15-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - EMBRACE Maternal Health Initiative

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

11-19-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - Community-Engaged Research in Osteoarthritis Using Remote Data

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

12-17-2026

GPCTR Seminar Series - Understanding Rigor of Scientific Communication in 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual