Flora Clancy Summer Fellowship in Maya Studies for Researchers from Latin America
Eight-week residential fellowship for Latin American scholars to conduct research on Maya culture, art, history, and languages at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C.
Funder: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Full application submission deadline (projected) | November 2026: Letters of recommendation submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $300/week for 8 weeks; includes housing, office space, weekday lunch, travel support, and optional health insurance
Summary: Eight-week residential fellowship for Latin American scholars in Maya studies, supporting research on Maya culture, art, history, and languages at Dumbarton Oaks.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, or El Salvador and have completed at least one year of graduate study (post-Licenciatura).
Description
This fellowship provides an eight-week summer research residency at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., for scholars from Latin America working in Maya studies. The program encourages both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects that deepen understanding of precolonial and early colonial Maya culture, including art history, archaeology, history, writing, and languages. Recipients are expected to be in residence and to dedicate themselves exclusively to their research, benefiting from Dumbarton Oaks’ library resources and collections.
