Get paid to study in Vegas

This is probably the only positive expected value deal in Vegas: get paid $4000 to study gambling for a month. From H-Net:

What you get
• A $4,000 stipend to cover housing and expenses
• Desk space in the UNLV Special Collections Reading Room,
• Use of a laptop computer

What you give
• One month’s residency in Las Vegas
• A public lecture relating to your research near the end of your residency
• Ultimately, a publication (article, chapter or book) that showcases your research

Who’s eligible
Both faculty and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to primarily represent the fields of history, English, sociology, criminal justice, and anthropology, though those from all disciplines with relevant research interests are encouraged to apply. Suggested fields of research include Las Vegas history, the history of gambling, and comparative studies of gambling in literature, history, and society.

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I strongly encourage you to apply for this if you are eligible. We’ve got some great collections and it’d be wonderful to see them get some more use.