The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at the University of Arkansas is funding three awards up to $1,000 each to fund research in Latin America or research related to LatinX studies and/or conference travel.

The selected students will need to provide an abstract of research goals and, in the case of a conference, detail their proposed presentation and the significance of the conference to their research/professionalization (and upon return submit a one-page write-up concerning their achievements).

The application process is open to all full-time graduate students and aims to enhance diversity in graduate professionalization. Preference will be given to underrepresented communities (i.e., first generation students, members of ethnic minority groups, students with a documented disability, and students with demonstrated financial need).

To be considered, candidates must submit a one-page proposal, an itemized budget, and a letter of recommendation by Saturday, Feb. 15 to Steven Rosales, chair of the LALS awards committee, at rosales@uark.edu.