SLAS Research Development Award
SLAS Research Development Award supports researchers’ fieldwork, archive visits, workshops, and collaborations in Latin American Studies to advance academically excellent, original research.
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Funder: Society for Latin American Studies
Due Dates: March 5, 2027 (Application) | December 31, 2027 (Expenditure, application timeline) | December 31, 2026 (Conflicting spending rule—confirm with SLAS)
Funding Amounts: One award of up to £10,000 per year
Summary: Supports significant research projects and impactful collaborations in Latin American Studies through fieldwork, archive visits, and workshops.
Key Information: Applicants must be SLAS members; individual or lead applicants must be at least four years post-PhD.
Description
The Society for Latin American Studies (SLAS) Research Development Award supports significant research projects and impactful collaborations within Latin American Studies. It funds activities such as fieldwork, trips to archives, and workshops, with proposals expected to demonstrate academic excellence and an original contribution to the field. Projects should have a clear timeline for completion within the current financial year. Conference attendance is outside the scheme’s scope.
The award supports practical research costs, including travel and direct research assistance. In line with its Climate Action Plan, SLAS encourages applicants to consider more sustainable travel, such as less-frequent trips and overland journeys rather than flights where possible. More sustainable options may be included in budgets even when they cost more than the most basic option.
