Addictions iRDA Announces New Seed Grant Round

The Addictions interdisciplinary Research Development Area (iRDA) brings together researchers across UNLV to foster interdisciplinary, translational addictions research that can improve public health.

Following their inaugural fall kickoff meeting earlier this month, a new round of the Seed Grant Program has been announced. This program will award three or four seed grants of up to $3,000 each to support new collaborations or small research projects leading to presentations, publications, studies, and future grant applications. Find the full eligibility and application details here.

Submit your application by Nov. 20, 2026. Peer reviews will follow, with recipients announced by the end of December.

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