DWFI has the strong support of a leading land-grant public university through the University of Nebraska, which brings with it considerable expertise in a range of disciplines related to water and food, a tradition of connecting research with practice and a viable network in local, national and international communities.
In addition to this relationship, DWFI leverages faculty and students of the University of Nebraska to expand the institute’s research impacts while providing unique opportunities for both.

Faculty Fellows
Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute engages with nearly 130 Faculty Fellows and supports more than 30 of their students each year who represent disciplines across all four campuses of the University of Nebraska.

Supported Students
Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute supports more than 30 students each year who represent disciplines across all four campuses of the University of Nebraska.