The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research is seeking innovative energy sciences research and collaboration ideas from University of Nebraska faculty. The Request for Proposals was released April 2, 2018. This is the thirteenth annual cycle in which UNL faculty can compete in this internal competition for energy research grants These grants are considered seed funding to help UNL faculty develop energy-related research capacity and improve their competitiveness for external funding. Funding for this opportunity is made possible through an investment in energy sciences research by the Nebraska Public Power District. Preproposals are due May 18, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Full proposals will be by invitation. NCESR Cycle 13 RFP