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…

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 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…

  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…

  The UNLV Division of Research is pleased to announce the 2026 Faculty Opportunity Awards (FOA) recipients. This year’s awards recognize outstanding faculty research, scholarly, and creative activities that reflect the breadth and excellence of academic innovation at UNLV. The 2026 FOA recipients are led by 19 faculty investigators from 10 UNLV colleges, schools, and institutes. Their…

We are now entering a period in which previous system warnings related to ORCID integration are becoming system errors that may prevent proposal submission. To avoid submission delays, Principal Investigators (PIs) and Senior/Key Personnel should ensure that their ORCID iD is linked to their SciENcv profile. The following resources are available to assist with this process: Linking ORCiD…

The Division of Research invites proposals for the 2026 Faculty Opportunity Awards (FOA) Program. This program supports innovative research and creative activities across all disciplines. Application Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:59pm.  FOA projects may be submitted by individuals or teams and can span a wide range of fields, including humanities, arts, social sciences, STEM, and…

The Racial Equity & Social Justice Interdisciplinary Research Development Area is pleased to announce a mini-grant opportunity. We plan to award two mini-grants in the amount of (roughly) $3000. Mini-grant proposals should address the requests/requirements in the Call for Proposals and use the  budget worksheet. Proposals are due on April 24, 2026 and…

The Division of Research is pausing the search for the UNLV Research Fellow at this time. We remain committed to advancing our research initiatives and look forward to resuming the search in the future. Updates regarding next steps and future opportunities will be communicated as more information becomes available.