Harry Reid Silver State Research Award
The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award recognizes outstanding UNLV faculty research that significantly benefits Nevada’s economy, community, or academic scholarship.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend; one-time award; presented annually
Summary: Recognizes full-time UNLV tenured faculty for research that significantly benefits Nevada’s economy, community, or academic scholarship.
Key Information: Internal UNLV award; only full-time tenured faculty are eligible.
Description
The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award honors full-time tenured faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) whose research is both highly regarded and directly responsive to the needs of Nevada. Established in 2001 to commemorate Senator Harry Reid, the award recognizes work that positively impacts the state’s economic development, addresses pressing social needs, or advances significant academic scholarship. The recipient receives a $10,000 stipend, and the award is presented by the University President at the annual Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony each spring.
