El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies at the University of Connecticut announces the availability of awards ranging from $100 to $2,000 to support pre-doctoral graduate student research or creative projects related to Latina/o and/or Latin American Studies.
ELIGIBILITY: Applications can be submitted by any full-time pre-doctoral candidate enrolled in a graduate program at UConn. Applications are particularly sought from students engaging in the broad interdisciplinary fields of Latina/o and/or Latin American Studies. Students in terminal master's programs are not eligible.
Funds may be used for any purpose that furthers students’ academic progress including, but not limited to, direct research, publication costs, travel to archival or ethnographic research sites; supplies, services, and equipment; conference attendance or educational travel.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit a one page proposal summarizing the nature of research, or how funds will enhance progress in area of study, along with a detailed proposed budget and a brief letter of support from applicant’s academic advisor. Please include full name, PeopleSoft ID number, advisor’s name, and area of study.
AWARD RECIPIENTS: Students who receive awards agree to name El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies as a supporter.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: February 7, 2014.
Awards will be announced within two weeks of the deadline.
Send to application to: anne.theriault@uconn.edu or FAX to 860-486-3794
For more information, contact: El Instituto at elinstituto@uconn.edu