Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 Distinguished Scholar stipend or $2,500 Scholar stipend; generally up to six awards annually
Summary: Recognizes UNLV faculty for distinguished research, scholarship, or creative activity and its impact on their fields.
Key Information: Full-time tenured or tenure-track UNLV faculty must have three years of UNLV service and an NSHE employee nomination.
Description
The Barrick Scholar Awards recognize University of Nevada, Las Vegas faculty who have established distinguished research records or demonstrated excellence in scholarly or creative activity. Supported by an endowment from the late Marjorie Barrick, the awards honor extraordinary accomplishments rather than fund a specified project. Principal emphasis is placed on the quality and quantity of research publications or creative work.
The program offers two award categories based on academic service after the terminal degree. A committee of former recipients recommends awards, considering accomplishments in the context of career stage and discipline. Review emphasizes original, significant work that advances its field and brings recognition to UNLV, sustained productivity, recognition beyond the university, competitive external support or comparable validation, and mentoring contributions.
