Purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.7951
in effectThe primary purposes of the Institute are to:
1. Foster and conduct fundamental scientific, economic, social or educational investigations and applied research for industry, governmental or private agencies or individuals;
2. Encourage and foster a desire in students and faculty to conduct research;
3. Discover and develop talent for conducting research;
4. Acquire and disseminate knowledge related to the projects undertaken; and
5. Promote all research within the System generally.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-396.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026