• Announcing the 2026 Faculty Opportunity Award (FOA) Program
    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…
  • Racial Equity & Social Justice iRDA Mini-Grants
    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…
  • Update: UNLV Research Fellow Search Paused
    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.
  • Introducing UNLV's Research Integrity and Compliance Officer
    The Division of Research is pleased to announce that Julie Bertoia has been appointed UNLV’s new Research Integrity and Compliance Officer (RICO), effective April 8. Julie brings nearly 26 years of experience at UNLV, most recently serving as Laboratory Safety Manager since 2018. In her new role, she will lead the university’s efforts to support the responsible conduct of research, oversee…
  • Finding External Funding & Tools to Strengthen Your Grant Applications
    Looking for external funding opportunities or tools to strengthen your next grant proposal? Here are a few quick resources available to UNLV researchers: Find External Funding with Pivot-RP Search thousands of funding opportunities and identify potential collaborators. Another funding database available to UNLV researchers is GrantForward, which includes grants, fellowships and…
  • NSF CAREER Proposal Development Cohort
      NSF CAREER Proposal Development Cohort We are gathering interest in participating in a NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Proposal Development Cohort  designed to support investigators preparing NSF CAREER submissions or resubmissions for the upcoming deadline, July 22, 2026.  This cohort will offer structured feedback…
  • Call for Short Proposals: AI & Big Data iRDA Seed Grants (2026 Cycle)
    The AI & Big Data Interdisciplinary Research Development Area (iRDA) invites short proposals (1-2 pages) for internal seed funding to catalyze high-impact, externally competitive research. This program is designed to strategically invest in interdisciplinary teams whose proposed activities will directly strengthen the development of major extramural grant submissions. Eligibility & Team…
  • Quick Tip: Use Semantic Search in Pivot-RP for Better Funding Results
    Looking for the best way to quickly identify funding opportunities that match your research? Try Semantic Search in Pivot-RP (found under Advanced Search). Instead of relying on exact keywords, paste a short description of your research — such as a project summary or abstract — into Semantic Search. The system analyzes the context and intent of your text to surface highly…
  • Workday GR Worktag Owner Changes - Sponsored Programs Restriction (Effective Immediately)
    Recently, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has identified an increase in Workday change tickets requesting updates to the Worktag Owner on Grant (GR) / Award (AWD) accounts. These requests are often associated with ad hoc or departmental business process needs. Please note: The Worktag Owner role must not be changed on sponsored program AWD/GR accounts. Definition and Compliance…
  • Call for Interdisciplinary Research Proposals
    Seed Funding Opportunity - Creative Media, Entertainment, and Cultural Industries iRDA The Creative Media, Entertainment, and Cultural Industries iRDA is seeking interdisciplinary project proposals for seed funding to help launch innovative research collaborations at UNLV. This opportunity supports early-stage projects that align with the iRDA mission and position teams for…
  • Safety Training Registration and Online Modules Now in CHIMERA
    Risk Management & Safety (RMS) has launched CHIMERA Safety Training, the university's new safety training learning management system. All online safety training modules and annual refresher courses previously housed in REBELearn and Student Safety Academy have now migrated to CHIMERA. Please note: All in-person safety training, including in-person Chemical Hygiene training, must now be…
  • OSP Cayuse SP In-App Reporting How-To Guide
    OSP Cayuse SP In-App Reporting How-To Guide Please Note: Cayuse SP Reporting provides a snapshot of current proposals and awards and does not account for historical, multi-year awards. For more comprehensive or detailed reporting, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). Introduction to Cayuse SP In-App Reporting Cayuse SP in-app reporting is a built-in tool that allows users to…