Every year, the Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies supports undergraduate and graduate research travel or study abroad. Depending on the funding program, activities may be conducted in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain or Portugal. Awards are usually modest so applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding or matching grants. The Albert Bildner Travel Prize Supports travel to Latin America o the Caribbean for summer research related to the undergraduate senior essay.
Research is to be carried out during the summer between the junior and senior years.
Preference will be given to Latin American Studies majors, but other Yale College students in their junior year who are pursuing research on Latin America are eligible to apply. The Latin American Travel Grants Supports undergraduate and graduate summer research travel or study abroad. Activities may be conducted in Latin American or the Caribbean. Latin American related research in Spain and Portugal will also be considered. Projects should illustrate clear linkage to issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.