The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno is pleased to announce the Bruce and Nora James Visiting Scholar Award for the Study of Nevada Politics and Public Service. The $5000 James Visiting Scholar Award supports travel, lodging, and meal expenses for a scholar wishing to explore the vast Nevada-centric political and public service archival collections at the University of Nevada, Reno – currently comprising over 200 collections. The collections touch on both state level issues as well as regional and federal topics. The Award is open to both emerging and established scholars.

To apply and learn more, please visit https://library.unr.edu/places/knowledge-center/special-collections/projects-and-initiatives/james-award.   

Applications are due November 2, 2025 with onsite study expected in summer of 2026.