Research Funding:
Graduate students whose research is related to Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies are competitively eligible for travel and research fellowships to support the research they need to do for their thesis papers.
Research funding competitions in ELIN:
Whetten Fellowship (Travel Award)
The Whetten Fund offers financial assistance for travel on a rolling basis to graduate students conducting research in Latin American Studies. This fund was established to honor Nathan Whetten, the first Dean of the Graduate School at the University and a prominent rural sociologist known for his extensive publications on Latin America. Awards range from $500 - $1,000.
Application process consist of the following:
- Submit a one page proposal summarizing the nature of research, or how funds will enhance progress in area of study
- Detailed proposed budget
- Brief letter of support from applicant’s academic advisor.
- Please include full name, PeopleSoft ID number and NET ID, advisor’s name, and area of study.
Email completed applications to elinstituto@uconn.edu and program assistant.
Robert G. Mead Fellowship (Award)
Eligibility: Awarded to first-year graduate students specializing in Latin American studies or related disciplines focusing on Latin America and/or the Caribbean, demonstrating academic achievement. Award amounts range from $1,500 to $2,000.
Application process consist of the following:
- Cover letter with full name, PeopleSoft ID number and NET ID, advisor’s name, area of study, and demonstrated academic achievement (GPA = grade point average)
- Student's personal statement of goals and progress towards their degree
- Letter of recommendation from faculty or academic advisor
Email completed applications to elinstituto@uconn.edu and program assistant.
Other research funding for Graduate students:
Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships
The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (ONSF) advises and mentors students at the University of Connecticut who are competing for prestigious, nationally-competitive scholarships and fellowships. ONSF is part of UConn Enrichment Programs and is open to all graduate and undergraduate students at the University, including students at the regional campuses.
External Fellowships
Some students obtain their own fellowships or grants, usually for research, from sources such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Fulbright Scholar Program, or from foundations that have doctoral support programs, such as the Spencer Foundation. Students usually apply for these after they have been in the program one or more years.
Pre-Doctoral Awards
$100 to $2,000 to support pre-doctoral graduate student research or creative projects related to Latina/o and/or Latin American Studies.
Applications can be submitted by any full-time pre-doctoral candidate enrolled in a graduate program at UConn. Students enrolled in a terminal masters program are not eligible.
Funds may be used for any purpose that furthers students’ academic progress including but not limited to direct research, publication costs, travel to archival or ethnographic research sites; supplies, services, and equipment; conference attendance or educational travel.
The Pre-Doctoral award application deadline is in the early Fall and application process will distribute to El Instituto's listserv. If you have not signed up to El Instituto's listserv, you can do so here
External Fellowships
Information about other financial aid options: Financial Aid website
Information on due dates and award criteria: The Graduate School Fellowship Awards
Applicant request for a Crandall Fellowship: Slate Application Portal
Additional information required by The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA): Consumer Information