The University of Nevada,
Las Vegas is pleased to offer up to three 6-month non-resident fellowships to
support impactful research on important gambling regulatory issues. Domestic
and International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.
These fellowships
aim to support impactful research on important gambling regulatory issues.
These fellowships will be awarded on a co
mpetitive basis via a peer review
process.
With the expansion
of gaming across the globe, the need for a strong, knowledgeable voice in the
area of gaming regulation has become critical. The International Center for
Gaming Regulation is positioned to be that centralized voice. ICGR promotes
international best practices in gaming regulation through: Conducting
cutting-edge research and regulatory evaluation, Disseminating data and
information and providing world-class educational programs for the world’s
regulators.
Course
Level: Fellowships
are available to pursue 6-month research.
Study
Subject: Submissions
are welcomed on any topic of current interest to the global gambling regulatory
community. We encourage submissions to engage topics that will be of immediate
value to regulators as they make key decisions in all areas of gambling
regulation. Current topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- The
role of technology in modernizing gambling regulation. - Assessing
the techniques and needs for training and educational programs for
regulatory agencies. - Understanding
the impact to consumers of gambling products with the aim to improve gambling
regulation. - Evaluating
the financial effects of regulation on the gambling industry
Scholarship
Award:
Applicants may request up to $20,000 USD (gross) for a period not to exceed 6
months. Indirect costs (such as facilities and administration) are allowed, but
the full project budget may not exceed this $20,000 USD limit.
Number of
Scholarships: Up
to three fellowships are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in Las
Vegas, USA
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
Applicants may be
domestic or international and may apply without an affiliation with a public,
private, governmental, or non-profit entity.
Nationality:
Domestic
and International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.
How to
Apply:
Submissions should be limited to no more than ten pages (excluding appendices),
double spaced, 12-point font, and should be addressed to André Wilsenach,
Executive Director, International Center for Gaming Regulation at
icgr-at-unlv.edu using the email subject heading “Research Fellowship
Application”.
Application
Deadline:
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline for this
cycle of September 1, 2017. Early submissions are encouraged. It is expected
that the fellowship position will commence on October 1, 2017, and end on April
1, 2018.
