President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge
The President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge at UNLV supports teams in developing competitive, cross-disciplinary research proposals with expert development assistance.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Concept paper submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 teams receive the equivalent of $20,000 in contract support (not direct funds) for proposal development.
Summary: Supports UNLV interdisciplinary teams in planning and developing competitive extramural research proposals with dedicated expert assistance.
Key Information: Funding is provided as in-kind proposal development support, not as a cash award.
Description
The President’s Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Challenge is an internal UNLV initiative designed to help interdisciplinary research teams develop high-quality, competitive proposals for external funding. Selected teams partner with McAllister & Quinn, a national research development firm, to receive comprehensive support in planning, developing, and reviewing major extramural grant proposals. The program encourages projects spanning planning, training, research production, and research center or infrastructure development, all with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration.
