Research Hub

Announcements & events
Proposal & project support
Funding opportunities
Research ethics, conduct & safety
Research commercialization
Awards & fellowships

Division announcements

New open-access data repository: The University of Nevada, Reno is now a member of Dryad, an open-access data repository where researchers can publish and publicly share research data. Researchers at the University can now use the platform for free as part of our ongoing commitment to open access and data sharing. Training on using Dryad is available through the University Libraries’ Research Data Services team.
improveresearch@unr.edu: Share your input about how to improve the environment and infrastructure for research, creative and scholarly activities.
Limited submission proposals are currently open for a variety of grants.

All division announcements, new external funding opportunities and division event invites are sent out through our ResearchNotes group email list.

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Research & Innovation events

Sep 26

07:30 AM

Small Business Resource Fair at University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center

Sep 26

10:00 AM

Strategic Financing - Opportunity Cost & Reality at University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center

Sep 26

11:00 AM

Understanding Makerspace Resources at University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center

Sep 26

12:00 PM

SCORE: Understanding Basics of Starting a Business at University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center

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Proposal and project support and resources

Research & Proposal Development Services

Research & Proposal Development Services supports faculty in the preparation of competitive research proposals.

Proposal development: The Research & Proposal Development Services team can provide full-scale proposal development support for multidisciplinary proposals requesting more than $1 million.
External review: Have your proposal reviewed by a subject matter expert through our external consulting firm. This provides valuable feedback that is proven to increase your chances of success. Please allow about four weeks for this service.
Technical editing: One of our most popular services, technical editing provides feedback on the proposal’s structure and content, persuasiveness and clarity, as well as copy editing.
Graphic design: We contract with vetted graphic designers and scientific illustrators to help you succinctly and effectively communicate complex ideas.
Successful proposal library: Research & Proposal Development Services maintains a library of successful grant proposals and project overviews, written by University of Nevada, Reno faculty, to help you learn the elements of a successful proposal.
Letters of institutional support: We will coordinate with the PI and applicable leadership to draft and have signed the necessary letters to demonstrate institutional support for your proposal.
Writing coaching: Want to work one-on-one with our technical editor to hone your proposal writing skills? Start the coaching process today!
Broader impacts plan: We provide support for developing a broader impacts concept and plan, if your application requires it, to indicate how your research will benefit society.
New faculty research consultations: Research & Proposal Development Services can answer questions about your Start Up package requirements, or support project planning and proposal strategy.

Request a service from Research & Proposal Development Services

Data management plans

Research Data Services: Find data management services for faculty, students and staff through the University Libraries.
ScholarWorks: Visit the University's digital repository to submit your research data.

Institutional information for proposals

This quick reference for proposal prep and submission includes basic information such as signature authorities, F&A rates, fringe benefit rates, institution numbers such as tax ID and Nevada vendor number, the University’s legal name and more.

Institutional data and stats

Decision Support is a useful source of information on University operations and enrollment. Access descriptive reports and inferential studies, including enrollment reports for your proposal.

Funding opportunities and resources

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Internal funding opportunities from Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation provides competitive opportunities to fund scientific research, as well as creative and scholarly activities. These funding opportunities are intended to promote collaborative research, competitive resubmissions, and critical seed funding to support the research careers of the University’s faculty.

Acquisition of Research Equipment
Publishing Subvention
Research Enhancement Grants
Seed Funding
Dimensions – Grants for liberal arts and journalism
Faculty Travel Grants
Faculty Travel Grants for the College of Liberal Arts and Reynolds School of Journalism
Artist Residency

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External funding opportunities

For an individualized proposal and funding consultation please fill out the proposal development services request.

Research ethics, responsible conduct and safety

Whether you’re working with animal or human subjects, in an art studio or a lab, the University expects everyone to do their part to conduct ethical, safe and responsible research. Advisors and mentors need to assure that they are meeting regulations within their space and that students and trainees receive guidance in areas such as: research integrity, data acquisition and management, authorship, research collaborations, conflicts of interest, and others as appropriate.

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Research compliance and training

Working with animals

Visit Animal Resources for assistance with any research or teaching use of vertebrate animals.

Working with human subjects

Health and safety for your space

Visit Environmental Health & Safety for assistance with any of the topics listed below or any other health and safety related issues.

Establish a lab, studio or creative space
Your responsibilities in terms of safety
Required training for your research group
Waste disposal practices (chemical, biological, radioactive, electronic)
Injuries or exposure to hazardous materials
Working with biological agents
Wearing respirators
Certifying or repairing a biosafety cabinet
Building environmental permits

Commercializing research

The Enterprise & Innovation team is available to assist researchers with protecting intellectual property (IP) – including filing for patents – and finding commercial partners to help bring your novel research into the world. The process may sound complex and daunting, but we are here to assist you every step of the way.

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Patents, commercialization & licensing services

We have a broad range of services and support for every part of the commercialization process, with resources for University employees and students, and external businesses and entrepreneurs.

Obtain assistance with filing for patents and protecting your innovations
Learn about our step by step process to research commercialization
See how intellectual property ownership is handled through the University
Find or list technologies that are available for license
Report your innovation by filing a disclosure

Commercialization services and support

Non-disclosure & material transfer agreements

We have a streamlined process for initiating agreement contracts using your NetID for University internal users and a simple login process for external users.

Non-disclosure agreements protect the confidentiality of proprietary information that is being exchanged. Material transfer agreements establish the rights and obligations for the exchange of tangible and intangible research material.

Research agreement information (NDAs & MTAs)

Funding and grant support for innovations

Overview of funding and grant services for technology commercialization

Request letters of support and commercialization plans for grant proposals
Obtain advice, training and support for SBIR and STTR grants
Learn about competitions, venture capital programs and other funding resources

Funding and grant support

WolfCorps

The WolfCorps program is designed to prepare University teams to apply for the Bay Area Regional I-Corps training course. The I-Corps offers an immersive experience for the process of moving research innovations into products and services.

Contact Enterprise & Innovation to join WolfCorps

Sierra Accelerator for Growth & Entrepreneurship (SAGE)

SAGE helps Nevada technology entrepreneurs win competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs. These programs provide funding in excess of $100,000.

Sierra Accelerator for Growth & Entrepreneurship

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Check the Research & Innovation calendar

We host events throughout the year to boost research, scholarly and creative activity and help with career advancement. Some examples of events are: proposal writing workshops and seminars for CAREER awards, NEH and NSF funding; trainings for how to use graphics in proposals, project management, and how to find funding; and special topics panel discussions with agency representatives.

Celebrating research through awards and fellowships

Research & Innovation is continually working on initiatives to recognize faculty and reward creativity, productivity and innovative research endeavors.

Foundation Innovation Award

We award two faculty or staff members annually for contributions to innovation or the commercialization of ideas that impact and benefit the public’s well-being. We consider innovation to be all forms of discovery, creation and production of inventive and progressive ideas, methods, and products that promote society’s growth. Our categories for the two awards are the Early Career Innovator Award and the Established Innovator Award. The recipients will be recognized at the Honor the Best Ceremony and receive $5,000 for their work.

Foundation Innovation Award Details

Outstanding Researcher Award

One University faculty member is awarded annually for a distinguished record in research or creative activities over their academic career. The faculty member must have contributed a meaningful amount of their work while a member of the University of Nevada, Reno. The evaluation is based on records and supporting material supplied by the faculty member. An award of $5,000 will be presented to the recipient at the Honor the Best Ceremony.

Outstanding Researcher Award Details

Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

We award one research group led by a University faculty member annually for demonstrating leadership in laboratory safety and upholding the University’s core values of safety and environmental stewardship. The research group must be one whose research involves laboratory work and use of any combination of chemicals, biological materials, lasers, radioactive materials, or physical hazards. The recipient will be recognized at the Honor the Best Ceremony and receive $2,000.

Laboratory Safety Award details

Regents' Awards for Research

Nominations for the annual Regents’ awards for research are reviewed through Research & Innovation. The awards are given annually to NSHE faculty members at UNR, UNLV and DRI. Any NSHE employee or student can nominate faculty members for the campus selection process.

Regents’ Researcher Awards – $5,000 for distinguished records in research
- Regents' Researcher – Distinguished-Career
- Regents' Researcher – Mid-Career
Regents’ Creative Activities Award – $5,000 for a distinguished record in creative activities
Regents’ Rising Researcher Award – $2,000 for early-career accomplishments

Regents’ Researcher Awards Details

Research & Innovation Leadership Fellows Program

This professional development program offers faculty the opportunity to gain experience toward potential career opportunities in research administration. The Research & Innovation Leadership Fellow will develop a deeper understanding of the administration of a research enterprise; interact with University leadership and stakeholders at the local, state, national, and international level; and participate in the development of policies and procedures relevant to faculty members and the research enterprise. This is a five month appointment for an equivalent of one day per week (20% effort).

Leadership Fellowship Details

Awardee spotlights

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Rubber hits the road for RTDensity
College of Engineering Professor Sesh Commuri named University’s Established Innovator.

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Preparing students to work in green, sustainable technologies of the future
College of Engineering Professor Dev Chidambaram named NSHE Regents Mid-Career Researcher Award recipient.

Software developments that can help address the national issue of aging infrastructure
College of Engineering Associate Professor Jim La named Established Innovator Award recipient.

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Newly awarded University Foundation Professor also recognized for lab safety
UNR School of Medicine Foundation Professor Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva named Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award recipient.

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College of Liberal Arts recognizes the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students
College of Liberal Arts Foundation Professor Monica Miller named Outstanding Researcher Award recipient.

Chemistry professor receives international recognition alongside three other University researchers
College of Science Foundation Professor Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow.

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Biology professor recognized internationally for scientific achievements at the University
College of Science Professor Lee Dyer named an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow.

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Advancing the circular economy for lithium batteries
The University of Nevada, Reno receives the U.S. National Science Foundation Engines Development Award.

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