OSP Weekly 07/14/2021
----- Division of Research -----
Please forward and share with other faculty who may be interested.
Did you know?

You can now add Data Management Plans that you create using the DMPTool to your ORCID record.

For the steps on how to do this, go to the ORCID and Grants page of the University Libraries ORCID@UNLV guide.

Contact Christina Miskey, Scholarly Communications Librarian for Research Infrastructure, at christina.miskey@unlv.edu with any questions.
NSF Convergence Accelerator Expo 2021 Logo
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator invites you to attend the Convergence Accelerator Expo 2021, scheduled virtually for July 28 – 29, 2021. 

ABOUT EXPO 2021
This “must-attend” virtual event is an attendee’s opportunity to see unique use-inspired research solutions funded by the NSF Convergence Accelerator. Last year’s inaugural event drew over 1,500 attendees from academia, industry, non-profit, government across 25 countries, and this year’s event is expected to be even larger. 

During the event, you will have the opportunity to connect with our funded research teams and see live solution demos every 15 minutes across five research tracks, as well as network with other researchers, innovators, and business and technical practitioners from academia, industry, government, non-profit, and other communities of practice.

Featured Research Track Topics
  • AI-Driven Data Sharing & Modeling
  • Future of Work
  • Open Knowledge Networks
  • Quantum Technology
  • Special Topic: EcoManufacturing
Scholarship Opportunity for Students
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)

Academic Year 2021-2022 Scholarships
Application Deadline: Monday, August 16, 2021, 5:00 pm PT


The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is now accepting applications for the Academic Year 2021-2022 Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP) scholarship program to promote undergraduate research in all NSHE institutions.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled full time (12 credits), during both Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, at any NSHE institution during the time they are conducting their research. Scholar must have an NSHE faculty mentor to supervise their research project. Past recipients of a NSF-EPSCoR undergraduate research scholarship under the current NEXUS award are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship Amount: $4,000 for students

Research Period: October 4, 2021 - May 31, 2022 

Information Sessions:
Want to learn more about this scholarship opportunity? Need assistance in writing your application? Join via Microsoft Teams to go through the application and to learn about resources available to you.

Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. JOIN HERE
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. JOIN HERE
Althea Sheets, Communications Manager for Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880