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Research the Shapes the Future

The mission of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools is to make a positive difference in people’s lives through social, behavioral and educational research.

Research that Shapes the Future

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools seeks to foster collaboration among the University of Nebraska's vibrant, interdisciplinary research community in the social, behavioral and educational sciences.

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Celebrating 20 years of Research, Collaboration and Positive Impacts


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What We Do

Conduct. Support. Share.

We conduct grant-funded research, provide comprehensive research support, and share research findings across audiences and platforms.

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Research Network

Promoting collaboration. Sharing research. Finding solutions.

The CYFS Research Network is a hub that sparks collaboration and discovery. This dynamic tool is designed to foster connections among Nebraska researchers in the social, behavioral and educational sciences — and to share their life-changing work.

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Research Support

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We offer complimentary services from start to finish as you conceptualize, develop, submit and manage your research program. You’ll also have access to additional services, including web, technology and communications support; database management; and statistical analyses.

As your interdisciplinary research center, we’re here to advance and support your work at all stages — from a seed of an idea to research that changes lives. Let’s get to work.

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Our mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives through research in the social, behavioral and educational sciences.