President’s Public Purpose Grant Program
The President’s Public Purpose Grant Program provides funding to empower UNLV faculty, staff, and students to develop and expand mutually beneficial community partnerships. Grounded in the Carnegie Foundation’s definition of academic community engagement, the program advances research, learning, and civic impact while supporting UNLV’s commitment to meaningful community collaboration and public good.
Faculty Opportunity Awards
The Faculty Opportunity Awards program supports UNLV faculty in developing bold, interdisciplinary research ideas by providing seed funding to build teams, pursue external grants, and create solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
University Faculty Travel Committee
The University Faculty Travel Committee plays a key role in advancing research and academic excellence by supporting faculty travel and professional development. Through a competitive review process, the committee recommends funding that enhances scholarly activity, career advancement, and civic impact.