Harry Reid Silver State Research Award supports UNLV faculty with a stipend recognizing research that advances Nevada’s economy, addresses community social needs, or significantly advances scholarship.
Barrick Scholar Awards support UNLV faculty by recognizing distinguished research, scholarship, and creative accomplishments that advance their fields and bring recognition to the university.
Faculty Opportunity Awards support UNLV faculty investigators and teams with seed funding for research, scholarship, and creative activity that builds competitive proposals for external funding.
UNLV Research Fellow supports faculty leaders in public funding strategy, governmental engagement, and community-centered research to advance university research priorities and community impact.
Supports Nevada faculty at undergraduate institutions to enhance STEM education and student research engagement through developing research curricula or leading hands-on research projects.
Catalyst Grant Program for Hospitality and Gaming Innovation Spring 2026 supports UNLV faculty–industry teams in applied research and product development to advance hospitality, gaming, and entertainment innovation.