President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge
UNLV’s President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge supports teams with expert guidance to develop competitive interdisciplinary research proposals for diverse scientific projects.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Concept paper submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 teams will receive the equivalent of $20,000 in contract support (not cash); support is administered via a national research development firm.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary UNLV research teams with expert guidance and resources to develop competitive grant proposals for diverse project types.
Key Information: Funds are not distributed directly to teams; support is provided through contracted services.
Description
The President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is designed to foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary research by providing structured proposal development support. Through a partnership with a national research development firm (McAllister & Quinn), selected teams receive professional guidance for planning, developing, and reviewing grant proposals. The program supports a range of project types—including planning, training, research, and infrastructure development—helping teams adapt to changing federal research priorities and build capacity for competitive extramural funding applications.
