Office of the Provost

With a focus on student success as our core priority, we have the vision of becoming one of the nation’s leaders in higher education. We strive to identify, recruit, and retain highly-qualified, talented, and diverse faculty members committed to UTRGV’s Vision, Mission, and Values. We will transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas, and the world through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, healthcare, and community engagement.

The Provost Research & Teaching Development Grants (Prestige) are designed to promote scholarly growth across multiple disciplines. These awards provide support for rigorous, high-quality projects that aim to enhance external funding opportunities, generate significant scholarly contributions, and advance innovative pedagogy that strengthens the institution’s reputation. Recipients of Provost Prestige awards are expected to submit proposals for external funding, publish work that contributes to their field, produce creative works or performances recognized at the national level, and/or develop innovative teaching strategies that improve student employment outcomes.