The program for the 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Symposium is now out.  Join the Division of Research on Monday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day celebrating “Where collaboration fuels discovery.”  Use this submission form to register. Choose from six capacity-building sessions — including three geared toward technology — and explore 45 research posters spanning a wide range…

Explore the newly released Export Compliance Quick Reference Guide.  Designed to help researchers and faculty see at a glance when to connect with the Export Compliance Office, it covers activities ranging from immigration to international travel, collaboration, and loaner laptops. The Export Compliance Quick Reference Guide also has links to the Export Control Manual…

The Office of Research Integrity recently welcomed Sarah Love as its administrative coordinator. A proud UNLV alumna, Sarah earned her psychology degree in 2011 and began her career in Student Affairs the following year. She later joined the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine, where she gained experience managing complex accounts, confidential records, and administrative operations.…

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…

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has released UNLV’s inaugural Sponsored Programs Lifecycle Handbook. Designed for principal investigators, project managers, departmental grant administrators, business managers, and research staff, the handbook provides practical guidance for navigating the full lifecycle of a sponsored project from identifying funding opportunities and developing and…

We’re excited to welcome Anisa Pelayo as program and marketing manager for UNLV’s International Center for Gaming Regulation. Anisa supports the Division of Research and serves as advisor to UNLV’s American Indigenous Business Leaders chapter. Previously, she was the marketing and public relations coordinator for the Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Program at the William S.…

The UNLV 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Symposium will be held on November 9, 2026, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in the Student Union. This is a great opportunity for faculty and staff from all areas of campus to come together around research. Sponsored by the UNLV Division of Research, the goal of the Symposium is to provide attendees with opportunities to: Build knowledge and capacity for…

The Division of Research is pleased to announce the release of the UNLV Export Control Manual,  a new resource designed to help members of the university community understand and navigate federal export control, economic sanctions, and research security requirements. As UNLV’s research enterprise and international collaborations continue to grow, faculty, staff, students, visiting…

Christina Reyman has been named Associate Director for Financial Management in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). In this new role, Christina will join the OSP leadership team, where she will provide leadership and oversight for the financial management of sponsored programs. Christina has been an integral part of the OSP team for nearly six years and brings 13 years of experience in…

  The Division of Research is pleased to accept nominations for the following awards through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 11:59pm PT. The nominee should compile all required application materials in a single PDF file and submit it online through the UNLV InfoReady Opportunities Portal. The Nevada Regents' Awards for Creative Activities are presented annually to two permanent full-time NSHE…

Jonathan Hilpert brings a wealth of experience as a professor, researcher, and higher education leader. In this brief video, he shares his vision for the Office of Research Engagement, discusses his priorities for supporting faculty, and outlines his plans to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and advance research at UNLV.

  The Office of Research Integrity (ORI): Research Protections has a new guidance document now available: Guidance – Preventing Fraud in Human Subjects. This guidance is intended to help researchers protect their data and reduce the risk of financial loss, fraud, and invalid survey responses when collecting survey data from research participants. Additional Resources ORI Guidance…