Methodology and Evaluation Research Core Facility
The Methodology and Evaluation Research Core Facility (MERC) is a service center and core facility under the Office of Research and Innovation (R&I). We provide a range of evaluation and data services to support client needs at UNL and beyond.
2025-26 in Review: Powered by MERC
“The best thing about working with MERC is the expertise that they bring to our projects that help guide them to be both effective and manageable for our organization. We enjoy working with MERC because they provide more than just a service, they truly care about the work we are doing and strive to support our efforts in a meaningful way.”
~Megan Hopkins, Director, Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance
"We're so thankful for our collaboration with MERC and their wonderful staff! The thoughtful and efficient evaluations they send to our Summer Research Program scholars help inform our programming every year. Thank you!”
~Office of Graduate Studies
“If you are in search for an external evaluator for a grant-funded project, MERC has what you need. In my experience, they are highly knowledgeable, highly skilled, excellent communicators, have great attention to detail, keep track of the timeline, are timely, and are a real pleasure to work with. I highly recommend MERC to assist with your project evaluation needs!”
~Dr. Leilani Arthurs, Earth Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
Our Services
Enhance your research or program with MERC’s expert consulting, evaluation, and training services—empowering data-driven decisions that make an impact.