UNLV Research Fellow
ForecastedInternal — University of Nevada Las Vegas only
UNLV Research Fellow supports faculty leaders in public funding strategy, governmental engagement, and community-centered research to advance university research priorities and community impact.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (FY28 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,250 monthly stipend for 12 months, with full salary and benefits retained; possible 12-month renewal
Summary: A faculty leadership fellowship advancing UNLV’s research priorities through public funding strategy, governmental engagement, and community-centered research.
Key Information: Open to regular UNLV Academic Faculty with at least five years of full-time UNLV service.
Description
The UNLV Research Fellow is a leadership appointment combining research expertise with appropriations, governmental advocacy, strategy, and community engagement. The program strengthens UNLV’s relationships with public agencies, policymakers, and community partners while developing faculty leadership in research administration, public policy, and externally funded initiatives. Priorities include securing state and federal appropriations and aligning research funding with community impact and institutional goals.
Embedded within the Division of Research, the fellow receives mentoring from senior research and governmental and community engagement leaders. The fellowship combines professional development in legislative processes, budgeting, sponsored programs, partnerships, and policy communication with an applied strategic project. Projects may include appropriations requests, funding landscape analyses, policy briefs, grant pipelines, or evaluations of community-engaged research.
