[American Political Science Association](https://www.apsanet.org)

April 2026 (Spring cycle) | June 2026 (Summer cycle)

Most awards are $500; up to $1,000 in exceptional cases; institutional proposals require matching funds.

Supports students, faculty, and projects advancing research, teaching, and professional opportunities in Latina/o politics within political science.

--- ## Description The Fund for Latino Scholarship, administered by the American Political Science Association (APSA), is dedicated to promoting the recruitment, retention, and advancement of political science students and scholars whose work centers on Latina/o politics. Grants are provided to individuals, institutions, and projects that align with this mission, supporting a range of activities including research, teaching, publishing, travel, and professional development. The fund prioritizes travel assistance for young scholars and innovative institutional projects that foster student recruitment or retention in the field of Latina/o politics. --- ## Due Dates - **April 2026**: Spring Centennial Center Research Grants application deadline (anticipated) - **June 2026**: Summer Centennial Center Research Grants application deadline (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical individual grants**: $500 (travel and research) - **Maximum grant**: $1,000 (in exceptional cases) - **Institutional proposals**: Up to $1,000, with required matching funds from the host institution, department, or program --- ## Eligibility - **Undergraduate and graduate students** studying Latina/o politics - **Political science faculty** (contingent, junior, tenure-track, and other positions) whose main academic focus is Latina/o politics - **Institutions** promoting recruitment and retention of political science students and scholars in Latina/o politics (must provide matching funds) - **All individuals** conducting research on Latina/o politics are eligible - Participation is open to all interested individuals regardless of protected characteristics, provided they meet program-specific criteria --- ## Application Process - Create an [APSA profile](https://apsanet.org/Registration) - Submit an [online application](https://apsa.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/268/home) through the APSA system - Required materials typically include: - Completed application form summarizing relevant research activities - CV - Project statement and budget (for institutional proposals) - Institutional proposals must include certification of matching funds - All grantees must submit a follow-up report: by October 1 (individual awards) or one year after the award date (institutional awards) --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to travel for young scholars (e.g., attending APSA Annual Meeting, field research, other scholarly conferences, or APSA Centennial Center programs) - Previous successful experience with similar projects is advantageous but not required for institutional applicants - For institutional grants, matching funds must at least equal the maximum $1,000 grant - Recipients are expected to acknowledge APSA funding in all resulting publications and materials --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Fund for Latino Scholarship](https://apsanet.org/diversity/fund-for-latino-scholarship/) - [Guidelines for Grants](https://apsanet.org/diversity/fund-for-latino-scholarship/guidelines-for-grants/) - [Centennial Center Research Grants Overview](https://connect.apsanet.org/centennialcenter/research-grants/) - [Online Application Portal](https://apsa.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/268/home) - [Current and Previous Recipients](https://apsanet.org/LatinoScholarshipRecipients) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |----------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------| | APSA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | latinofund@apsanet.org | +1 202-483-2512 | [Contact APSA](https://apsanet.org/about/contact-us/) | ---

Fund for Latino Scholarship - American Political Science Association

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