Harry Reid Silver State Research Award
The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award honors UNLV tenured faculty whose research significantly benefits Nevada’s economy, community, or academic scholarship.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend; single award; one-year duration
Summary: Honors UNLV tenured faculty for outstanding research benefiting Nevada’s economy, community, or advancing academic scholarship.
Key Information: Only full-time tenured UNLV faculty are eligible; nomination required.
Description
The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award is a prestigious annual recognition for full-time tenured faculty at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) whose research is highly esteemed and addresses the needs of the Nevada community or state. The award, created in honor of the late Senator Harry Reid, celebrates research that directly and positively impacts Nevada’s economic growth and development, addresses relevant social needs in the community or region, or significantly advances scholarship in an academic field. Recipients are recognized at UNLV’s Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony in the spring.
