LALS Graduate Student Research Award

The program in Latin American and Latino Studies at the U of A is funding three awards up to $1,500 each to fund research in Latin America, the U.S. Latina/o community and/or conference travel.

The student 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 with an interest in Latin American and Latina/o studies. Preference will be given to first-generation students, students with a documented disability and students with demonstrated financial need, but all are encouraged to apply.

• Eligibility: The following criteria will be considered by the selection committee for the Latin American & Latino Studies Program:
• Graduate student only (M.A. or Ph.D.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better
• In state or out of state
• Summer or semester study
• One-page proposal justifying how the graduate student research award will enrich academic professionalization
• An itemized budget
• One letter of recommendation from a faculty adviser
• Award deadline: to be considered, candidates must submit a completed application by April 4 and spend funds by Dec. 31, 2025. Please submit your application to Steven Rosales, chair of the LALS awards committee, at rosales@uark.edu.