Research that moves us forward.
Our collective programs, aligned with UNLV and the College of Education’s missions, are State of Nevada-supported programs designed to inspire selected teacher candidates to lead and engage deeply in meaningful practices within K-12 education, while creating a space for innovative educational research.
The NV|Forward research program was created to support projects that examine unique and novel pedagogical approaches and educational engagements that also include at least two undergraduate fellows who would be inducted into the research process. Fellows then have this as additional optional opportunity to gain experience conducting research on education as part of a research team.

What we contribute…
Mini Grant Program
Funding research that engages the meaningful recruitment, preparation, and retention of Nevada educators, the NV|Forward Mini Grant Program is committed to the enhancement of pedagogical practices for diverse learners while inducting and mentoring undergraduate student research fellows, extending their capacities as developing teacher-researchers.
NV|Forward Impacts & Outcomes
Educator Preparation & Retention Research
Mini-Grant Program
The Nevada Educator Preparation Institute & Collaborative (NV-EPIC) in collaboration with the Nevada Institute on Educator Preparation, Retention, and Research (NIEPRR), Nevada Institute on Teaching & Educator Preparation (NITEP) are excited to announce the awarding of seven (7) mini grants totaling $207,612 for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Proposals were received from partners across Nevada and UNLV faculty with a strong focus on research that engages the meaningful recruitment, preparation, and retention of Nevada educators, with commitments towards the enhancement of pedagogical practices for diverse learners.
2022-23 Funded Projects
Research initiatives are made possible thanks to generous funding from the Nevada Department of Education to support the Nevada Institute on Educator Preparation (NITEP), the Nevada Institute on Educator Preparation, Retention, & Research (NIEPRR), and the Nevada Educator Preparation Institute & Collective (NV-EPIC).