President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge
UNLV’s President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge supports campus research teams with expert guidance to develop competitive interdisciplinary funding proposals.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Concept paper submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 teams receive equivalent of $20,000 in professional proposal development support (not direct funds); support administered via contract.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary UNLV research teams with expert proposal development to enhance competitiveness for external funding.
Key Information: Lead PI must be a PI-eligible UNLV administrative or academic faculty member.
Description
The President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is an internal opportunity designed to bolster interdisciplinary research teams by providing them with professional support for planning, developing, and reviewing extramural funding proposals. Selected teams receive structured guidance from McAllister & Quinn, a national research development firm, to improve the quality and competitiveness of their proposals in response to shifting federal research priorities. The Challenge supports a range of project types, including planning, training, research, and infrastructure development, and aims to foster impactful collaborations across campus.
