The NSRI Fellows Program harnesses the intellectual capacity and capabilities from the University of Nebraska System's (NU) four campuses to help support the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal agencies with national security missions.

In 2012 the DOD designated NU as a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). NSRI was formed to manage the UARC, provide support to USSTRATCOM mission areas and develop solutions to deter and counter chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNe) threats.

Addressing the complexities associated with the threats of today and of the future requires NSRI to optimally leverage NU resources. This open network is available to all NU faculty to join to bring forward their capabilities, capacity and interest to pursue NSRI’s mission. The program provides a mechanism for faculty to share public information related to NSRI research.