Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

- Research Resources Overview
- - Shared Cores
    Our cores and shared resources offer a wide range of services to meet your research goals.
  - Shared Equipment
    Shared equipment is available to University of Nebraska and external researchers.
- - Clinical Research Center
    Learn more about the tailored support available for study design, regulatory guidance, biostatistics, and data management.
  - Clinical Research Resources
    Discover guidelines, support, and standard operating procedures for clinical research at UNMC.
  - Study Intake
    Take the first step in conducting clinical research on campus by completing the study intake process.
  - Study Monitoring
    Find visit request information, access setup, and FAQs related to study monitoring.
- - Software
    Find the software and applications that can take your research to the next level.
  - Data Management
    Explore data management plan creation and storage options to keep research data safe and secure.
  - IT Resources
    Access key tools, workshops and seminars with IT resources available.
  - Network Connectivity
    Learn about lab network connectivity available across campus.
- - Buildings
    Research buildings offer a wide-range of lab spaces and facilities to meet researchers' needs.
  - Space Policy
    Research space is assigned based on a merit-based system.
- Programs & Centers Overview
- Approved Centers
  Board of Regents Centers enhance faculty research and academic efforts.
- Major Programs
  Major research programs drive innovation in critical areas of biomedical science.
- Compliance Overview
- Institutional Review Board
  The IRB reviews human subjects research projects and ensures the protection of participants.
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
  The IBC ensures the health and safety of all personnel working with biohazardous agents.
- Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
  The IACUC reviews research and provides guidance to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare.
- Investigational Device Review Committee
  The IDRC reviews investigational devices and approved devices provided by sponsors for use in clinical research studies.
- Funding Overview
- Sponsored Programs Administration
  Our office manages the full lifecycle of sponsored research projects.
- Funding Opportunities
  Find internal and external research funding opportunities.
- Grant Editing
  Grant review and editing resources are available to UNMC researchers.
- UneHealth
  UNeHealth supports clinical research projects throughout the life of industry-funded contracts.
- Innovation Overview
- Tech Transfer
  Our technology commercialization ecosystem helps researchers transform scientific discoveries into real-world solutions.
- Economic Development
  Through collaborations with strategic partners, we create pathways for innovation to drive economic growth.

Office of Research Integration and Activation

The Office of Research Integration and Activation (ORIA) is focused on advancing scientific discovery by equipping investigators with the tools, infrastructure, and collaborative support needed to launch impactful research through coordinated services and strategic planning.

Streamlined Support for Research Onboarding

ORIA strives to provide a streamlined, researcher-centric onboarding experience designed to foster collaboration across support units, reduce administrative burden, and accelerate the path to research activation.

Getting Started

If you’re a new recruit visiting UNMC for a Research Faculty position, we encourage you to complete the New Recruit Intake Form. This form helps ORIA and your hiring department connect you with the research support units in the interview phase, that will be essential for a smooth and efficient launch of your research activities here at UNMC.

Building Connections, Streamlining Processes

ORIA is actively mapping roles and responsibilities across campus to ensure institutional alignment, improve coordination, and deliver consistent, high-quality support to investigators. As we continue to develop standardized forms and publish workflows, we invite you to explore our resources at guides.unmc.edu or reach out directly to julie.sommer@unmc.edu with any questions.

Julie Sommer, MS

Meet Our Research Resources Manager

Julie Sommer oversees the Office of Research Integration and Activation (ORIA) at UNMC. She plays a crucial role in ensuring investigators have the infrastructure, resources, and support needed to successfully begin their research.