The Division of Research is pleased to accept applications for the UNLV Research Fellow opportunity. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2026, 11:59pm PDT with the appointment to begin on or before June 1, 2026. Apply through the UNLV InfoReady Opportunities Portal. No late submissions will be considered.
The UNLV Research Fellow is a leadership position that combines research activities and expertise with appropriations, inter-governmental advocacy, strategy, and community engagement to advance the overall research agenda for UNLV. The research fellowship appointment designed to strengthen the university’s research engagement with public agencies, policymakers, and community partners.
This fellowship provides a research active faculty member with structured opportunities to contribute to institutional funding strategy, legislative engagement, and community-centered research initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in the state and federal appropriations processes.
The program is designed to cultivate faculty leaders who demonstrate interest and promise in research administration, public policy engagement, and externally funded initiatives, particularly those aligned with UNLV’s public mission and strategic priorities.
All materials must be compiled into a single PDF file and submitted online. No late submissions will be considered. The applicant will receive an automatic notification when the application packet has been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Page with full name, job title, department/unit, college/division, email address, and phone number
- Letter of support from supervisor (one page maximum)
- Statement of interest (two page maximum)
- References (no more than 3)
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
Full details are available on the Faculty Awards website.
