Gary Cerefice and Ralf Sudowe (both Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences) and Alexander Barzilov (Mechanical Engineering) received a nearly $400,000 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish the UNLV nuclear science and engineering fellowship program.

Beginning fall 2016, the new four-year program will award at least four Ph.D. fellowships and two master of science fellowships to train students for careers in nuclear and radiation-related fields. The program’s goal is to expand the nuclear expertise and workforce available in Southern Nevada. The awards are designed to groom top-tier graduate researchers who can collaborate with faculty to develop and initiate new research efforts. As these efforts flourish, fellowship students will transition into research positions, the awards will be used to recruit new researchers, and the program will grow.

The application cycle for the fellowship program is scheduled to begin January 2016.