The Division of Research is pleased to accept nominations for the 2026 Barrick Scholar Awards. Nominations, including the completed application packet and materials supporting the nomination are invited from Nov. 18, 2025 - Jan. 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Submit application packets through the UNLV InfoReady Opportunities Portal.

The Barrick Scholar Awards are designed to recognize faculty members who have established a record of distinguished research or have demonstrated excellence in the area of creative activity. These awards are funded by an endowment from the late Marjorie Barrick and are made following recommendations of a committee of former recipients.

These awards are based principally on the quality and quantity of research publication or creative activity, which is judged to be extraordinary and distinguished. Only full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who have completed at least three years of full-time employment at UNLV prior to the application deadline are eligible for these awards. Candidates must be nominated by an NSHE employee.

The awards are offered in two categories:

• The Barrick Distinguished Scholar Award which is presented to faculty members with 10 years of service or more in an academic environment after the terminal degree. This award carries a $5,000 stipend. 
• The Barrick Scholar Award which is presented to faculty members with fewer than 10 years of service in an academic environment after the terminal degree. This award carries a $2,500 stipend.