CLAS Field Research Travel Grant

CLAS Field Research Travel Grants

The Center for Latin American Studies invites proposals for Stanford graduate student-led research in Latin America. CLAS will distribute travel grants of up to $1,000 for approved proposals.

Application Requirements

Cover sheet must include name, SUNet ID, Student ID Number, email, department, research title, location, dates of travel, and amount requested.
CV
Brief research proposal narrative (1-2 page max)
Complete itemized budget ( i.e. airfare, lodging, local transportation)

Budget Template (5.11 KB)
Graduate transcript
Letter of recommendation from your advisor

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Deadlines

Funds for the 2024-25 academic year are available only for research taking place December 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.

Applications for winter break/quarter are due by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on November 1, 2024.

Applications for spring break/quarter are due by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on January 30, 2025.

Applications for summer quarter are due by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on April 1, 2025.

Reporting

Awardees are expected to:

Submit a one-page report of the research conducted ready to be posted in our website AND a complete budget report within 30 days after the completion of their travel.
Be ready to give a presentation on research findings, if requested by CLAS