Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Academic Year 2023-2024 Scholarships – 06/19/2023 Deadline to Apply

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) announces the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Academic Year 2023-2024 Scholarships to promote undergraduate research opportunities at all NSHE institutions. The program is supported by funding from the Nevada NSF EPSCoR Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science (HDRFS) project. Students working in any STEM discipline or addressing STEM-related issues are eligible, but at least 50% of the proposals will be awarded to projects that support the research themes of the HDRFS project.

Focus: The UROP program promotes intensive undergraduate research opportunities for NSHE students. Through these research experiences, our goal is to enhance the recruitment and retention of undergraduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines, particularly those related to fire science.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled full time during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 at any NSHE institution during the time they are conducting their research. For the purposes of this scholarship, full-time during fall/spring is a minimum of 12 credits. Scholar must have an NSHE faculty mentor to supervise their research project.

Important: Past recipients of an NSF-EPSCoR undergraduate research scholarship under the current HDRFS award are not eligible to apply, UNLESS the research project is tied to the NSF EPSCoR HDRFS project.

Students working in any area of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) are eligible. Fields related to research thrusts of the NSF EPSCoR Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science are of particular interest. These include (but are not limited to): Biology, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Climatology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Ecology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Hydrology, Journalism, Natural Resources, and Political Science. Students with research tied to medical sciences are encouraged to apply for the National Institutes of Health IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (NIH INBRE). For more information, visit http://www.unr.edu/inbre.

Funding: $4,000 for students and $750 for faculty mentors

Research Period: October 2, 2023 – May 31, 2024

Application Deadline: Monday, June 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Confidential Recommendation Letters for Applicants may be submitted here. 

Please read the full solicitation for all relevant details.

Round 2: 2023-2024 Higher Education (HE): Curriculum Development (CD) and Hands-on-Training (HOT) Faculty Competition – 06/05/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) seeks to fund five projects for either Curriculum Development or Hands-On-Training. The maximum federal contribution for each project is
$25,000. Due to requirements of the Space Grant program, $25,000 institutional match is required on all awarded funds. The total maximum budget amount with match per proposal therefore is $50,000 (maximum $25,000 federal + requisite $25,000 institutional match). The number of awards and funding level are contingent on the availability of funds, but we expect at least four additional projects to be funded. We will announce the proposals selected prior to our receipt of next year’s funds. Please note that potential delays in Congressional appropriations and release of funds may result in late sub-awards. We currently anticipate creating sub-awards during late Summer 2023 . Proposed project period of performance may start on August 1, 2023 and extend through April 09, 2024 contingent on when the funds are released.

Round 2: 2023-2024 NV NASA Space Grant Research Infrastructure – 06/05/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) seeks to develop a diverse and capable Nevada STEM workforce by providing funds for NASA-related faculty research and/or workforce development projects. Selected faculty projects will enhance Nevada’s research infrastructure and/or provide STEM workforce development opportunities for students in NASA Mission Directorate research topic areas (see attached list). These funds should not augment existing funded research projects.

Tuition-Covered Data Analytics Training

This program provides tuition coverage for students interested in data analytics training and provides internship opportunities with NSHE faculty research mentors. Students of this program will complete the Data Analytics training hosted by Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) virtually in partnership with NCLab.

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Summer 2023 and Academic Year 2023-2024 Scholarships – 03/10/2023 Deadline to Apply

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) announces the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Summer 2023 and Academic Year 2023-2024 Scholarships to promote undergraduate research.

Focus: The UROP program promotes intensive undergraduate research opportunities for NSHE students. Through these research experiences, our goal is to enhance the recruitment and retention of undergraduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines, particularly those related to fire science.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled full time during either Summer or both Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 at any NSHE institution during the time they are conducting their research. For the purposes of this scholarship, full-time during fall/spring is a minimum of 12 credits, and full-time during summer is a minimum of 1-3 credits. Scholar must have an NSHE faculty mentor to supervise their research project. Past recipients of an NSF-EPSCoR undergraduate research scholarship under the current HDRFS award are not eligible to apply, unless the research project is tied to the NSF EPSCoR Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science (HDRFS) project.

Students working in areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), except for medical sciences, are eligible. Fields related to fire science areas: 1) Ecology, 2) Hydrology, 3) Fire Processes; and 4) Fire Emissions and their Atmospheric Aging are of special interest. Students with research tied to medical sciences are encouraged to apply for the National Institutes of Health IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (NIH INBRE). For more information, visit http://www.unr.edu/inbre

Funding: $4,000 for students and $750 for faculty mentors

Research Period: Summer Program: June 5 – August 18, 2023
Academic Year Program: October 2, 2023 – May 31, 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Please read the full solicitation for all relevant details.

Writing Workshop Sessions:

Want to learn more about this scholarship opportunity? Need assistance in writing your application? Sessions will be held for NSHE students through both the UNLV and UNR Writing Centers. To attend the writing workshops, register here.The first session, UROP Application Overview, will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PM.

Confidential Recommendation Letters for Applicants may be submitted here. 

2023-2024 Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science (HDRFS) Seed Grants – 03/01/23 Deadline to apply

The RII Track-1: Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science (HDRFS) project has released a Request for Proposals for Seed Grants. The overarching goal of the HDRFS project is to increase the capacity of Nevada for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development and to demonstrate this increased capacity through fire research in the regionally important sagebrush ecosystem.

HDRFS will engage faculty in areas related to, but not recognized in, the current research to provide new opportunities and pursue high-risk, high-impact research. HDRFS seed funding is not intended to provide a substitute for NSF individual investigator funding. Seed grant funding will provide strategic mechanisms for additional research, education, and workforce development (E-WFD), and sustainability in relevant areas and will provide proof of principle results needed to secure external funding. Research areas should align with the 2020 NSHE Science and Technology Plan (S&T). Research areas may include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Ecology (Eco)
  • Hydrology (Hydro)
  • Fire Processes (FP)
  • Fire Emissions and their Atmospheric Aging (FEAA)
  • Cyberinfrastructure Innovations (CII)
  • Education and Workforce Development (E-WFD
  • Broadening Participation (BP)

Eligibility:Full-time faculty members from all NSHE campuses are eligible to apply. Faculty from state and community colleges are encouraged to partner with UNLV, UNR, or DRI faculty in their application. Post-doctoral researchers are not eligible to apply. Faculty members who are currently involved in the HDRFS project are not eligible. The goal of the mini-grants is to attract faculty members with expertise in HDRFS-related areas who were not involved in the original proposal submittal. Junior faculty members and faculty members who are underrepresented minorities (as defined by NSF are strongly encouraged to apply.

Funding:Five (5) seed grants of $30,000 each are expected to be awarded. A faculty member (PI/Co-PI) may submit a maximum of one award. Depending on your institution’s policies, we encourage grad students and post-docs to be included as Co-PIs.

Proposal Due: March 1, 2023, 5:00 pm PT

Please red the full  SOLICITATION  for all relevant details. *Download PDF file to view “paperclipped” attachments.

*Photo by Scotty Strachan, University of Nevada, Reno

2023 NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development Seed Grant – 03/06/2023 Deadline to apply

The programmatic focus is to further engage and utilize Nevada’s unique resources and talent for enhancing scientific discovery and/or developing new technologies to address NASA’s research priorities. The request for seed grant funds may be based on outcomes from prior workshops/meetings with NASA Personnel; however, a seed grant award should not augment existing funded research projects. Research Infrastructure Development (RID) activities should target unique activities that increase Nevada’s competitiveness.

2023-2024 NV NASA Space Grant Research Infrastructure – 03/06/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) seeks to develop a diverse and capable Nevada STEM workforce by providing funds for NASA-related faculty research and/or workforce development projects. Selected faculty projects will enhance Nevada’s research infrastructure and/or provide STEM workforce development opportunities for students in NASA Mission Directorate research topic areas (see attached list). These funds should not augment existing funded research projects.

2023-2024 Higher Education (HE): Curriculum Development (CD) and Hands-on-Training (HOT) Faculty Competition – 03/13/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) seeks to fund four or more projects for either Curriculum Development or Hands-On-Training. The maximum federal contribution for each project is $25,000. Due to requirements of the Space Grant program, $25,000 institutional match is required on all awarded funds. The total maximum budget amount with match per proposal therefore is $50,000 (maximum $25,000 federal + requisite $25,000 institutional match). The number of awards and funding level are contingent on the availability of funds. We will announce the proposals selected prior to our receipt of next year’s funds. Please note that potential delays in Congressional appropriations and release of funds may result in late sub-awards. We currently anticipate creating sub-awards during Summer 2023. Proposed project period of performance may start on August 1, 2023 and extend through May 31, 2024 contingent on when the funds are released.

2023-2024 Pre-College Teacher Training (TT) and Hands-On-Training (HOT) Program – 03/13/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) seeks to fund 2 Teacher Training and/or Hands-On- Training projects with a maximum federal contribution of $25,000 each. Due to requirements of the Space Grant program, a 1:1 institutional match is required on all awarded funds. The number of awards and funding level are contingent on the requested amount for each proposal and the availability of funds. We will announce the proposals selected for funding prior to our receipt of next year’s funds. Please note that potential delays in Congressional appropriations and release of funds may result in late sub-awards. We currently anticipate making sub-awards during Summer 2023.    

2023-2024 NVSGC Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship – 03/20/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) announces available funding for the 2023-2024 Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship. The Nevada NASA Space Grant Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowships program (GROF) is designed to support independently conceived NASA-related research projects by graduate students. NASA fellowship opportunities are focused on innovation through projects that will generate measurable results or advancements in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math which will contribute to NASA’s current and future science and technology goals.

2023-2024 NVSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Program – 03/27/2023 Deadline to apply

The Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) announces available funding for the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Program. This opportunity is designed to support independently conceived research or hands-on-projects by NSHE undergraduate students in disciplines that will help advance the missions and goals of NASA. Scholarship projects should generate measurable results or advancements in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) research that are relevant to NASA’s science and technology goals.