CLAS Graduate Field Research Travel Grant

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.

Please note that funding will not be provided for non-travel related expenses.

Application Requirements

  • Cover sheet (must include name, SUNet ID, student ID Number, email, home department, research title, location(s), dates of travel, and amount requested)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
  • Brief research proposal narrative (500 word maximum)
  • Complete itemized budget (i.e. airfare, lodging, local transportation)
  • Graduate transcript (unofficial or official)
  • Letter of recommendation from your advisor
  • Proof of home department eligibility confirmation (a letter or email screenshot that includes administrative confirmation of your financial eligibility for this grant)

Deadlines

Applications for:

  • Autumn or winter field research are due by 11:59 PM PT on November 17, 2025.

  • Spring field research are due by 11:59 PM PT on February 9, 2026.

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  • Summer field research are due by 11:59 PM PT on April 13, 2026.

Reporting

Awardees are expected to:

  • Submit a one-page report of the research conducted ready to be posted on our website AND a complete budget report within 30 days after the completion of their travel.
  • Potentially present their research at CLAS after they have conducted their fieldwork.

For Further Information:

Contact us with any questions by email at latinamerica [at] stanford.edu (latinamerica[at]stanford[dot]edu).