Martha J. Manier Grant for Arts and Humanities Research in Latin America

Through a generous gift from Martha Manier, LALSC is offering funds to support graduate research in the Arts & Humanities. The grant is intended to support research in Latin America in literature, art, and history. The grant will award $2000 to a single recipient.

Eligibility

Any graduate student (M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D.) conducting research in Latin America in the Arts & Humanities is invited to apply.

Types of Projects funded

This grant is intended to support research in literature and the arts, including art history. The proposed project should contribute directly to the applicant’s work on a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Funds can be used for travel justified in the proposal. The focus should be on primary research. Conference travel will be given lower priority.

Award Criteria

1. Overall quality and merit of the proposal.

2. Importance of the proposed activities to the student’s research.

3. Feasibility of the project.

To Apply:

Please submit the following as a single document (.pdf or .docx file)

  • A single-spaced, two-page description of the project (11 point font or higher).
  • A two-page CV.
  • A one-page budget describing the expenses for which you are requesting funds.

The proposal should clearly address the following criteria:

1. The nature and intent of the applicant’s research.

2. If the grant includes travel, the proposal should address how travel supports the applicant’s research, and where the applicant will go.

3. How the research will be carried out. Examples may include visits to archives or museums, interviews, or field research.

4. Time frame for work supported by the grant.

5. Summary of prior work done.

6. A short budget for the project, including any additional sources of funding if applicable.

Upon completion, the recipient will be expected to give a short research presentation to the LALSC community.

Deadline: Proposals can be sent to lalsc@colorado.edu and are due Friday, February 28th at 5pm. Please use “Manier Grant Application” in the subject of your email, and attach the proposal as a .pdf or .docx file.

The recipient of the award will be announced March 15.