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As a trusted agent of the federal government, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska supports national interests and strategies by providing the Department of Defense and other federal agencies with evolutionary and revolutionary solutions to the dangerous and emerging threats of today and of the future.

One of the most critical solutions is a knowledgeable, capable and committed workforce equipped to carry forward 21st-century national security missions. NSRI invests its time, talent and resources into developing students from the University of Nebraska and beyond to pursue defense-related careers.

Students may contribute to research through NSRI internships and through federally funded projects led by NU faculty researchers.

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Strategic Deterrence Interns

Each summer undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Nebraska System and ROTC cadets from across the country complete research projects within the mission space of U.S. Strategic Command, which sponsors NSRI as a DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center. The students brief their contributions to USSTRATCOM senior leaders. Following is a video summarizing the 2021 experience.

Read about the 2025 experience

Students of NSRI

Each year NSRI connects students to DOD-research experiences. Some of these students choose to pursue careers in national security after their time with NSRI.

Connect With NSRI

As the DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of U.S. Strategic Command and the University of Nebraska System, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) delivers solutions for strategic deterrence and CWMD mission requirements gaps. Our rapid-response capabilities and efficient contracting vehicle can help federal government program managers meet critical research and development needs. Connect with us to learn more.

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