Regents' Researcher Awards
The Regents' Researcher Awards from the University of Nevada Las Vegas honor outstanding faculty for significant research achievements across career stages and disciplines.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates: September 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend per award; three awards given annually (Distinguished Career, Mid-Career, Humanities & Social Sciences)
Summary: Recognizes permanent full-time NSHE faculty for outstanding research achievements in career, mid-career, and humanities/social sciences categories.
Description
The Regents' Researcher Awards, administered by the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), honor permanent full-time faculty members within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) who have demonstrated a distinguished record in research. Each year, awards are given in three categories: one for a distinguished career in research, one for significant mid-career accomplishments, and one for excellence in humanities and social sciences research. Recipients receive a $5,000 stipend and the prestigious Regents’ Researcher title for life.
