Stanford Latin American Research Program

Access to Stanford University Libraries online collections for faculty from 2- and 4-year academic institutions.

The Center for Latin American Studies and Stanford University Libraries (SUL) invite applications from scholars to conduct academic research related to Latin America, in any discipline, utilizing SUL's online database.

The SUL System is one of the largest academic and research libraries in North America. The Latin American collection, with over 450,000 volumes, including materials in Portuguese and Spanish, is one of the most comprehensive in the country.

Description

The Stanford Latin American Research (SLAR) program provides remote access to SUL's online database for up to one year. Non-renewable.

Orientations to using the Stanford Libraries online database are provided.

Application Submission

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis September 1 - May 31. No applications are accepted June 1 - August 31.

Eligibility

• Ph.D. from an accredited U.S. institution (M.A. or equivalent for community college faculty)
• Current faculty appointment at a 2- or 4-year institution
• Research and teaching interest in Latin America

Priority

Priority to faculty from a community college or Minority Serving Institution (MSI).

Application Process

The online application includes the following:

• STATEMENT OF INTEREST (300-500 words), which should address the following:
  • Topic of research relating to Latin America
  • Plan of materials that will be consulted
  • Description of how your research will enhance your curriculum and impact your students
• CURRENT CV
• LETTER OF SUPPORT from department chair (uploaded separately)

Apply Here

Upload Letter of Support Here

Selection Process

A committee comprised of CLAS, bibliographers from the Library, and academic staff review the applications.

Deliverables

Within 14 days following the completion of the access period, awardees are required to submit to CLAS a report detailing the work carried out during the award period. Reports are made available on the CLAS website and are provided to the U.S. Department of Education and/or donors for reporting purposes.

Questions?

Please contact Molly Aufdermauer, CLAS Public Engagement Coordinator, at clasoutreach [at] stanford.edu (clasoutreach[at]stanford[dot]edu).

CLAS is a U.S. Department of Education National Resource Center (NRC). Supported by the U.S. Department of Education under the auspices of Title VI, Section 602(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, NRCs serve to strengthen access to and training in the major languages of their respective regions, and to broaden area studies training across all disciplines.