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Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 12 p.m. Central Time

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Mellon Faculty Research Grants – Summer 2023

An endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides funding for faculty to carry out summer research on topics focusing on Latin America.

Award Amount: $4,000 (post-tax)

Award Distribution: One-time payment via Workday appointment prior to travel

Eligible Applicants: LLILAS affiliated faculty (travel plans for intended for faculty only)

Project Requirement: Must involve research within Latin American/Caribbean regions or at appropriate Latin American archives/sites

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following materials need to be included in the application package:

1. Mellon Faculty Research Grant application form, including IRB statement.

2. Research proposal with detailed research plans, and timeline (3–5 pages, double-spaced). Please include travel dates. If relevant, specify how your proposed research fits into course development of central relevance, particularly to LLILAS students.

3. One paragraph on your service to LLILAS over the past three years.

A Review Committee appointed by the LLILAS Director will evaluate applications and the review will be based primarily on the proposal’s scholarly merit. Additional consideration will be given to the applicant’s contribution to Latin American Studies in general.

Please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

GUIDELINES FOR USING YOUR MELLON AWARD

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING

• Travel under this award must occur between May 6, and August 31, 2023. Award will be processed on May 15, 2023.
• Funds may only be used for the purposes stipulated in the original grant proposal. Proposed changes to your Mellon Faculty Research Grant plans after you have been awarded must be submitted to LLILAS in writing and formally approved by LLILAS Director.
• You must comply with all UT policies for international travel, including COVID-related restrictions and restricted regions travel.
• If you decide not to pursue the travel, you must return the award in full to LLILAS. Information on reimbursement will be provided.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS POLICY

LLILAS is not responsible for travel documentation and processing required by UT. Faculty should work with their home department on these matters.

FUNDS POLICY

Although LLILAS will not be processing faculty expenses, faculty must still be aware of restrictions required by the Mellon Foundation.

• Funds may ONLY be used for international or intercity transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Funds may NOT be used for graduate assistants or for the purchase of equipment of any kind

REPORT POLICY

• All Mellon Fellows are required to submit a one-to-two-page report of their research activities in the form of a letter addressed to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This narrative report must be received no later than 10 days after your return date. Please do not send the letters directly to the Mellon Foundation. Please use this link to upload the report.

ACCESS THE APPLICATION HERE.

ABA Summer 2023 Travel Awards Call

Archiving Black América (ABA) is a new LLILAS Benson initiative to support ongoing work across our campus dedicated to documenting Black lives. The ABA Summer Travel Award provides UT Austin graduate students engaged in research on Black communities in Latin America and the Caribbean with awards of up to $1000 to assist with research-related travel.

Applicants should submit a CV and a proposal of 1,000 words on their thesis or dissertation project that includes a strong statement on the importance and contribution of their research and a reflection on how their project may serve the communities with whom they collaborate. Please also indicate where you are in your program this academic year (2022–23). Travel must be completed by August 1, 2023. 

The deadline for applications is March 20, 2022. Awardees will be asked to supply a photograph and 3–5 lines summarizing their work for publication on the LLILAS Benson website.

Application materials (CV and proposal in a single pdf) should be emailed to ABA Co-Chair Lorraine Leu at Lorraine.Leu@austin.utexas.edu with ABA Summer Travel Awards in the subject line.

Submit by January 13, 2023

LLILAS Benson Archiving Black América / Black Diaspora Archive Acquisitions Award

Established at UT Austin in 2015, the Black Diaspora Archive (BDA) is a collaborative project between Black Studies, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, UT Libraries, and the Office of the President. The BDA exists to collect, preserve, and make accessible collections created by and about Black communities from across the Americas and the Caribbean. Archiving Black América is a new LLILAS Benson initiative to acknowledge and redress the anti-blackness of the archive. It will amplify the work of the BDA and promote and support both new and extensive ongoing work across our campus dedicated to registering and documenting Black lives.

The ABA-BDA Acquisitions Award provides UT Austin and Huston-Tillotson University community members engaged in research and/or community development work with supplemental funding to support travel that develops archival collections documenting Black life in the Americas. Collection materials acquired or created using ABA-BDA funds can include, but are not limited to: artworks (unframed, on paper), catalogs, artist books, newspapers, journals, magazines, print media, independently or locally published written work, photographs, historical documents, oral histories, and recorded performances. Please note that all recorded interviews and/or performances must be accompanied by written transcripts and participant agreement documentation.

Visit this link to learn more and to apply.

Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023, 12 p.m. Central Time

The LLILAS Visiting Resource Professor Program (VRP) has three major goals: (1) to enhance the international community of scholars working on Latin American topics; (2) to establish and strengthen contacts between Latin American institutions of higher learning and the University of Texas at Austin; and (3) to provide visiting scholars with access to UT research resources, including UT Libraries collections.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

LLILAS affiliated faculty are eligible to submit VRP nominations. Nomination packages must include the following:

1. An original letter of nomination from a LLILAS affiliated faculty member (nominator). The letter must be on departmental letterhead, and must contain the following:

• A summary of the nominee’s research topics and interests.
• A specific plan for the nominee to participate in a Latin American Studies oriented activity, including, but not limited to, a lecture within the framework of a LLILAS affiliate faculty class or seminar.

2. Nominee’s most current Curriculum Vitae, preferably in English.

All applications should be uploaded in PDF format to this site.

To facilitate our record management process please label the file: VRP.Last Name of the Nominee_CV and VRP.Last name of the Nominator_Letter (For example: VRP.Doe_CV and VRP.Perez_Letter)

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR APPLICATION.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

• The VRP’s length of stay funded by LLILAS is a minimum of six days and a maximum of nine, including weekends.
• Each VRP will have a fixed budget allocated for the following expenses: airfare, lodging, and meal reimbursements (as per COLA guidelines).
• The VRP will receive an honorarium of $750 (before taxes) for a public talk and/or a presentation in a class.
• LLILAS will not cover visa, travel, or childcare arrangements for individuals accompanying the VRP (such as spouses or children).
• The nominator’s home department should provide office space and administrative support for the VRP’s academic activities while he/she is on campus.
• Before each VRP’s arrival, faculty sponsors must provide LLILAS with a schedule and description of the nominee’s planned activities (i.e., lectures, participation in workshops, etc.).
• Priority will be given to nominations where matching funds are provided.

Submission deadline is Friday, February 3rd, 2023|12pm (Central Time).

Please contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2023, at 12 p.m. Central Time

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Faculty Course Release Program, AY 2023–2024

LLILAS offers Latin American Studies faculty the opportunity to engage in research and/or creative intellectual projects, by offering:

Award: Two-course releases for either the fall or spring semester
Eligibility: Must be LLILAS-affiliated faculty (devote at least 25% of time teaching and/or researching Latin American content)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Cover Sheet (available here).
2. Research Proposal: 8–10 double-spaced pages in length; written in accessible, nonspecialized prose; providing a full description of the proposed project and its significance
3. One paragraph on your service to LLILAS over the past two years
4. Two letters of reference. The letters should comment on the applicant’s established record and specifically to the merits of the proposed project. Please ask each of the recommenders to save their letters in PDF format and label them as follows: FCRP.REC.Applicant’s Last Name (e.g., FCRP.REC.Smith)

• Recommenders should upload their letters using this UTBOXLINK

5. Please see COLA’s guidelines on course release policy.

REVIEW PROCESS

A Review Committee will evaluate each proposal based on academic merit, range and scope of proposal, and candidate’s past record of service to LLILAS. Applicants will be notified of outcome no later than Friday, March 14, 2023.

All applications should be uploaded in a single PDF doc to this site.

To facilitate our record management process please label the file: FCRP.Initial First Name.Applicant’s Last Name (For example: FCRP.J.Doe)

For more information please write to: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu

Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 12 p.m. Central Time

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Mellon Faculty Research Grants – Summer 2023

An endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides funding for faculty to carry out summer research on topics focusing on Latin America.

Award Amount: $4,000 (post-tax)

Award Distribution: One-time payment via Workday appointment prior to travel

Eligible Applicants: LLILAS affiliated faculty (travel plans for intended for faculty only)

Project Requirement: Must involve research within Latin American/Caribbean regions or at appropriate Latin American archives/sites

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following materials need to be included in the application package:

1. Mellon Faculty Research Grant application form, including IRB statement.

2. Research proposal with detailed research plans, and timeline (3–5 pages, double-spaced). Please include travel dates. If relevant, specify how your proposed research fits into course development of central relevance, particularly to LLILAS students.

3. One paragraph on your service to LLILAS over the past three years.

A Review Committee appointed by the LLILAS Director will evaluate applications and the review will be based primarily on the proposal’s scholarly merit. Additional consideration will be given to the applicant’s contribution to Latin American Studies in general.

Please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

GUIDELINES FOR USING YOUR MELLON AWARD

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING

• Travel under this award must occur between May 6, and August 31, 2023. Award will be processed on May 15, 2023.
• Funds may only be used for the purposes stipulated in the original grant proposal. Proposed changes to your Mellon Faculty Research Grant plans after you have been awarded must be submitted to LLILAS in writing and formally approved by LLILAS Director.
• You must comply with all UT policies for international travel, including COVID-related restrictions and restricted regions travel.
• If you decide not to pursue the travel, you must return the award in full to LLILAS. Information on reimbursement will be provided.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS POLICY

LLILAS is not responsible for travel documentation and processing required by UT. Faculty should work with their home department on these matters.

FUNDS POLICY

Although LLILAS will not be processing faculty expenses, faculty must still be aware of restrictions required by the Mellon Foundation.

• Funds may ONLY be used for international or intercity transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Funds may NOT be used for graduate assistants or for the purchase of equipment of any kind

REPORT POLICY

• All Mellon Fellows are required to submit a one-to-two-page report of their research activities in the form of a letter addressed to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This narrative report must be received no later than 10 days after your return date. Please do not send the letters directly to the Mellon Foundation. Please use this link to upload the report.

ACCESS THE APPLICATION HERE.

Convocatoria para el período académico de primavera y verano de 2023

Solicitar antes del 28 de febrero de 2023.

El Instituto Teresa Lozano Long de Estudios Latinoamericanos (LLILAS) y la Colección Latinoamericana Nettie Lee Benson de la Universidad de Texas en Austin tienen el placer de ofrecer apoyo financiero para estancias cortas a investigadores latinoamericanos.

El apoyo está dirigido a profesores, profesionales de investigación, y estudiantes con los siguientes atributos:

• Investigadores con un título de doctorado pertenecientes a facultades de universidades latinoamericanas
• Investigadores con un rango avanzado dentro del cuerpo administrativo de museos de arte u otras instituciones de investigación
• Estudiantes que están por completar su tesis doctoral

Estas becas de viaje buscan brindar oportunidades a investigadores de consultar las importantes colecciones de manuscritos, libros y otros materiales latinoamericanos que alberga la Colección Benson. La Universidad de Texas cuenta con otras colecciones, donde destacan: la biblioteca de la Facultad de Derecho, la colección de arte latinoamericano en el Museo de Arte Blanton, la biblioteca de la Facultad de Bellas Artes (con materiales en musicología y etnomusicología) y la Biblioteca Presidencial Lyndon Baines Johnson (que cuenta con los archivos oficiales del gobierno del Presidente Johnson).

El apoyo consiste en un máximo de $3,000 dólares, que se entregarán a manera de reembolso al final del viaje y previa entrega de los recibos correspondientes. El dinero sólo puede ser utilizado para cubrir gastos de transporte aéreo y alojamiento. El becario se compromete a permanecer en Austin por un período de 7 a 14 días. Sugerimos que los candidatos seleccionados soliciten una contribución por parte de su institución de origen para cubrir el costo de alimentación y transporte local durante su estadía.

Los viajes de investigación deberán llevarse a cabo generalmente durante el calendario académico de primavera o verano de la Universidad de Texas. Es decir, entre marzo y principios de agosto y del 2023. Es decir, entre finales de agosto y principios de diciembre para el semestre de otoño, o entre enero y mediados de mayo para el semestre de primavera. Podrían considerarse fechas en los períodos intermedios de vacaciones en verano e invierno, pero es importante hacer notar que tanto el profesorado como gran parte del personal en áreas de investigación se encuentran fuera de Austin durante estas fechas.

Al término de su estadía de investigación, los investigadores entregarán un reporte (máximo dos hojas), para evaluar la utilidad de los materiales consultados en la biblioteca durante sus investigaciones. Los académicos darán crédito a LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections en las publicaciones que resulten de su investigación en Austin. Asimismo, los investigadores donarán una copia de dichas publicaciones a la Colección Nettie Lee Benson.

Los interesados deberán remitir la siguiente documentación, antes del 28 de febrero del 2023:

• Carta detallando el área de investigación y el beneficio que el interesado espera recibir al consultar la Colección Benson (máximo tres hojas)
• Curriculum vitae (máximo dos hojas)
• Carta de nominación del director académico de la institución de origen, indicando si ésta cuenta con fondos de apoyo paralelos o de otra índole para respaldar al candidato en caso de resultar dentro de los ganadores del concurso del período 2022–2023
• Propuesta de viaje incluyendo los días de viaje propuestas
• Copia de visa vigente

Los resultados del concurso se darán a conocer a principios de marzo de 2023. Solicitudes incompletas o en otro formato que el indicado a continuación, no serán aceptadas.

Se puede consultar los archivos de la biblioteca Benson en este enlace: https://txarchives.org/home (Use palabras claves en el primer casillero y entre “Benson Latin American Collection” en el segundo)

Favor de enviar su solicitud en un solo archivo, formato PDF, en este enlace: https://bit.ly/3IIdEVs

Si tiene preguntas, contacte a Paloma Díaz, Estancias Cortas para Investigación LLILAS Benson

LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections at The University of Texas at Austin announces the availability of travel fellowships for faculty from community colleges and qualified Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across the U.S. to conduct research at the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection, one of the premier libraries in the world focused on Latin America. In accordance with Title VI National Resource Center guidelines, this funding is limited to projects that focus on countries in Latin America, and does not include the United States and Puerto Rico.

In partnership with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), the Benson Collection is a regular destination for visitors from throughout the world. Founded in 1926 and named, in 1975, to honor its director of three decades, the library excels in humanities and social sciences disciplines, in addition to an array of scientific and professional literature published in Latin America. The library’s holdings include nearly a million books, magazines, newspapers, journals, and other materials. This collection is complemented by a world-class archival collection containing manuscripts, art, maps, letters, and other one-of-a-kind materials. The collection is continually enriched by a vigorous acquisitions program and by a growing collection of original digital resources available online.

The travel fellowships are designed to deepen institutional linkages, further research interests, and enhance Latin American curricular content at participating institutions. Each fellowship provides a lump sum of $3,000, which will cover travel and up to two weeks' stay in Austin, TX.

Two fellowships are available for summer 2023; travel must take place before August 1, 2023. [Travel dates are subject to change based on UT Austin’s pandemic-related travel policies and other travel restrictions.]

This program is generously funded by a grant from the US Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center Program.

Eligibility

• PhD from an accredited institution preferred; MA or equivalent considered for faculty of community colleges
• Current faculty appointment at a community college or qualifying MSI*
• Research and teaching interest in Latin America

* If you are at a qualifying MSI that does not appear on the list, please note this on your application.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:

• A completed application form (PDF, 150K)
• A letter of interest addressed to LLILAS Director Adela Pineda Franco, PhD, specifying the following: 
  • Your topic of research
  • Your plan of activities and/or the materials that will be consulted
  • A description of how your research will enhance your curriculum and enrich classroom learning
  • The anticipated dates of your proposed visit in summer 2023
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
  

Applications are due on or before 5:00 PM CT on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Please upload applications to this link. Please combine your materials in a single doc (Word or PDF) and use this format to name your application: YOURLASTNAME.MSI2023

Selection Process
A review committee comprised of LLILAS faculty and Benson librarians will evaluate applications and select two applicants for summer 2022 awards. All applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by early April 2023, via e-mail.

Funding & Reports

• Airfare can be booked directly by LLILAS Benson, but the rest of the funds will be paid as a reimbursement after the trip is completed
• Funds may ONLY be used for travel, lodging, and per diem (UT per diem rate: $51).
• Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment or materials of any kind.
• No later than 10 days after an awardee's return travel, awardees are required to upload here a 1–2 page research report in the form of a letter addressed to LLILAS Benson. Reports will be provided to the U.S. Department of Education for grant reporting purposes.
• Receipts must be submitted within 10 days after the trip, otherwise we cannot committ to reimburse them.
  

Questions? Contact Edith Flores, Academic Program Coordinator

Tinker Field Research Grant

Tinker Field Research Grants are for graduate students with little or no previous field experience to enable them to conduct pre-dissertation field research in Latin America, defined by Tinker as the Spanish and Portuguese speaking contries of the region. Students will be able to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of language, terrain, and culture; to familiarize themselves with information sources relevant to their studies; to conduct pilot studies and preliminary investigations; and to develop contacts with scholars and institutions in their fields.

The Tinker Field Research Grants are not to be used for advanced dissertation research, but rather to provide graduate students with their first experience in developing an independent research project and with conducting hands-on field research in Latin America.

Eligibility:

• Graduate students in any department, discipline, or professional school may apply. Only students at the master’s or early-stage doctoral levels, or those pursuing professional degrees, are eligible. ABD doctoral students are not eligible.
• Funds are only for pre-dissertation or master’s thesis field research in a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking Latin American country or countries, excluding Puerto Rico.
• Citizens of Latin American countries are eligible to conduct research in their home country only if they have no previous research experience there.
• Applicants who have received the Tinker Field Research Grant once are eligible to apply. However, priority will be given to first-time applications. Using the application portal, indicate if you have received the Tinker Field Research Grant in the past.

Deadline: 11:59 PM CST on March 3, 2023

Apply Online

E.D. Farmer International Fellowships for Texans and Mexican Nationals

Fellowship provides (1) funds for students who are U.S residents or citizens or Mexican citizens who plan to conduct summer field research in Mexico, or (2) academic year living stipend for UT Austin students who are Mexican citizens.

Deadline: 11:59 PM CDT on March 30, 2023

Objective: The Texas Legislature created the E.D. Farmer International Fellowship with the purpose of building friendship and fostering goodwill between Texas and Mexico. This fellowship provides financial support to conduct research or fieldwork in Mexico or to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies or research activities at The University of Texas at Austin.

Eligibility: The E.D. Farmer International Fellowship is limited to applicants who are residents or citizens of Mexico or the United States. Candidates must submit their applications under one of the following categories:

• A: Mexican students applying to UT Austin starting in the Fall 2023 semester
  Eligible students are Mexican citizens: (1) who are applying to an undergraduate program at UT Austin and have already completed satisfactorily at least two years of study in a reputable college or university; or, (2) who are applying to a graduate program at UT Austin. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence. Awardees receive a lump-sum award for use during the academic year. Stipends vary from year to year but can be up to $4,000 per student. Mexican students who are prospective UT students are not eligible to apply online. Applications must be mailed to the address below and should arrive by March 30, 2023, to the address listed below. Their application must include:
  (1) 1–2 page personal statement describing how the funds will assist in accomplishing educational goals at UT Austin. A letter of recommendation is also required.
  (2) Current CV including foreign language proficiency
  (3) 2 letters of recommendation
  

Mail application materials to the following address:

E.D. Farmer International Fellowships
c/o Graduate Program Coordinator
Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, UT Austin
Sid Richardson Hall 1.310
2300 Red River Street D0800
Austin, TX 78712-0331  USA

• B: Mexican students currently studying at UT Austin
  Eligible students are Mexican citizens currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program at UT Austin. Undergraduate applicants must have satisfactorily completed at least two years of study in a reputable college or university. If the fellowship is requested to support living expenses, the awardee receives a lump-sum award at the beginning of each semester. Stipends vary from year to year but can be up to $4,000 per student. If the fellowship is requested to support field research in Mexico, funding will depend on the research budget presented by the applicant. Exchange program students are not eligible for the award. Apply online via UT Scholarship Portal.
  
• C: Residents or citizens of Mexico and/or the U.S. conducting research in Mexico
  Eligible applicants are students who have satisfactorily completed at least two years of study at an accredited college or university. This fellowship can only be used to support summer research conducted in Mexico. The award amount varies according to the research budget. Please submit materials through the UT Scholarship Portal. (If the applicant is a Mexican national not currently enrolled at UT Austin, please see category A, above.)
  

Application Instructions: Submit the following materials through the UT Scholarship Portal:

• Online application
• Statement of purpose
  • If aplying for a stipend, describe your academic studies at UT Austin and how this fellowship will further your studies.
  • If applying for summer field reearch funds, provide a research proposal and explanation of your budget.
• Résumé or CV
• Two (2) letters of recommendation: The application will request the contact information of your two references. The deadline for references to upload their letters of recommendation is March 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM CDT.

If you experience any technical issues with the application and/or text box, please contact the Scholarship Team.

For more information, please contact llilas-graduate-program@utlists.utexas.edu or 512.232.2402.

E.D. Farmer International Fellowships
c/o Graduate Program Coordinator
Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
Sid Richardson Hall 1.310
2300 Red River Street D0800
Austin, TX 78712-0331, USA

Tel: 001.512.232.2402

ABA Summer 2023 Travel Awards Call

The Archiving Black América Summer Travel Award provides UT Austin graduate students engaged in research on Black communities in Latin America and the Caribbean with awards of up to $1000 to assist with research-related travel.

Applicants should submit a CV and a proposal of 1,000 words on their thesis or dissertation project that includes a strong statement on the importance and contribution of their research and a reflection on how their project may serve the communities with whom they collaborate. Please also indicate where you are in your program this academic year (2022–23). Travel must be completed by August 1, 2023.

The deadline for applications is March 20, 2023. Awardees will be asked to supply a photograph and 3-5 lines summarizing their work for publication on the LLILAS Benson website.

Application materials (CV and proposal in a single pdf) should be emailed to ABA Co-Chair Lorraine Leu at Lorraine.Leu@austin.utexas.edu with ABA Summer Travel Awards in the subject line.

LLILAS Benson Community Engagement Award

Objective: LLILAS Benson educates students to actively engage the world. Students acquire a first-class education in Latin American Studies, working with faculty who generate knowledge that is crucial to building a more just, safer, and more prosperous Latin America. We seek to inspire our students, our faculty, and the communities we serve to change the world for the better.

The Community Engagement Award recognizes a LLILAS student who demonstrates a commitment to community service, either in the United States or in Latin America, through a strong record of volunteerism and/or activism with one or more community organizations. Applicants will describe the nature and social impact of their work and how it ties in and is informed by their intellectual or research interests in Latin America broadly defined (i.e., work with organizations that serve Latino immigrants in the US would be eligible, for example). They also will need to submit a letter of support from the community organization in question. Our goal is to promote and recognize agents of change who improve the well-being of our region, and to encourage and recognize the commitment to social change of LLILAS students and their involvement with local communities beyond the university.

Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled LAS undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.

Amount: Two prizes will be awarded: $800 for the undergraduate recipient, $800 for the graduate recipient.

Application:Find and download the application here. Application materials should be submitted online in spring of the academic year. Email recommendation letters to the LLILAS Outreach Coordinator.

Deadline:April 1, 2023, at 5 p.m. CDT.

For more information, please contact Public Engagement Coordinator Paola Bueché.

Attention LLILAS affiliated faculty: The LLILAS Benson Archiving Black América Initiative is currently seeking proposals for public programming on topics focused on Afro-Latin America for spring 2024. Funding support of up to $1,000 is avaiable for each project. We expect to fund five projects.

Deadline: January 19, 2024

We welcome proposals from LLILAS affiliated faculty members across all disciplines and for events in all formats, including but not limited to conferences, workshops, talks, and collaborations with visiting scholars. These awards are intended to complement funding from other sources of support.

The proposed initiative and the use of our funds must be completed by March 30, 2024, when the funds expire. Award funding will not roll over if the event is canceled.

Please use this Qualtrics link to submit your proposal by January 13, 2024: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEUk7nVDwpMA6gu 

We will make decisions and inform awardees shortly after the Jan. 13, 2024, deadline. For more on the Archiving Black América Initiative, click here: Archiving Black América.

The Argentine Studies Program of LLILAS invites all LLILAS affiliated faculty and UT graduate students to submit a proposal for our Summer Field Research Award.

Deadline: January 15, 2024

This award covers partial travel costs of a field research trip for scholarly work related to Argentina. The trip must take place in the summer of 2024 and the funds can be used for airfare, lodging, and/or per diem.
 
Your submission should include the following information:

1. The research proposal, including planned activities, feasibility, and expected outcomes (publication, grants, dissertation, dissertation proposal, etc.).
   Proposals should have a length of 750-1000 words and should justify how the activities support scholarly work that strengthens Argentine studies at UT. In addition, proposals should specify how the funded activity will contribute to ongoing efforts on the topic (e.g., grant proposal, ongoing research, course development, etc.).
    
2. If the proposal includes institutional collaborations with Argentina-based scholars and organizations, identify the institution, academic contact, and describe the intended collaboration.
    
3. Total travel budget and the specific amount you are requesting from the Argentine Studies Program. Since in most cases we cannot fund 100% of the necessary travel budget, applicants must have supplementary funding from other sources.
    
4. The IRB approval letter from the Office of Research Support & Compliance.
    
5. Student proposals must include a letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member (submitted directly by the faculty member to p.diaz@austin.utexas.edu by January 15, 2024).

Please submit the documents in a single electronic folder to this Box link:
https://utexas.app.box.com/f/1e7366acaabf4977b72bb20b159d0e00

Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024 (12:00pm CT). The selection of the proposals will take place shortly after that.  

For more information about these guidelines, contact Paloma Diaz

The Argentine Studies Program of LLILAS invites all LLILAS affiliated faculty to request co-sponsorships for events in all formats, including but not limited to conferences, workshops, lectures, and collaborations with visiting scholars. 

Deadline: January 15, 2024

This award provides partial funding for public events focused on Argentina or that include Argentine scholars. Events must take place during the spring semester of 2024. Funding support is available up to a maximum of $1,000 for each project.

Eligibility: LLILAS affiliated faculty

Please complete the following Qualtrics questionnaire on or before Monday, January 15, 2024 (12pm Central Time). 

The selection of proposals will take place shortly after that.

For more information about these guidelines, contact Paloma Diaz

Call for Proposals: Seed Grant for Interdisciplinary Research in Latin American Studies

Introduction

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at the University of Texas Austin invites faculty and students to submit proposals for our new Seed Grant initiative. This program is designed to cultivate interdisciplinary research collaborations to address issues relevant to Latin America. The seed grant aims to facilitate preliminary research for developing strong, externally fundable grant proposals and to foster synergies among faculty and graduate student research initiatives. We are interested in projects that will catalyze interdisciplinary research within UT Austin as well as collaborations with international peer institutions.

Objectives

• Conduct preliminary research on a topic relevant to Latin American Studies.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and graduate students.
• Develop strong grant proposals for external funding, preferably through LLILAS.

Grant Information

• Maximum Funding: $10,000
• Grant Period: January 15–December 10, 2024
• Deadline for Proposals: November 15, 2023

Eligibility

At least two applicants are required for each proposal, consisting of two faculty members, one faculty member, and one student from UT Austin. Faculty at all ranks (tenure track and non-tenure track) can apply. Emerging career faculty are encouraged to apply.

Thematic Areas

Preference will be given to project aligning with one of the following research areas:

• Environment, Culture, and Society
• Trade, Culture, and Society
• Policy, Culture, and Society

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be considered based on:

• Quality and originality of the proposal
• Suitability of the team in terms of the proposed interdisciplinary project
• Alignment with LLILAS’s goals and mission
• Potential impact on the field of Latin American Studies
• The project’s potential to lead to an externally funded grant proposal

Key Dates

• Deadline for Submission: November 15, 2023
• Notification of Awards: December 15, 2023
• Grant Period: January 15–December 10, 2024
   

Requirements

Applicants are required to submit:

Three-page Narrative that includes:

• Title of the proposed project
• Contact information of applicants
• Abstract of the proposed project
• Specific aims and objectives
• Significance and potential impact
• Potential institutions or organizations for grant application
• Budget outline with justification
   

ONE Letter of Support from an expert in the field, which may be from UT Austin or another institution.

Budget Guidelines

Funding can be allocated for:

• Travel expenses for the Principal Investigator(s)
• Costs related to bringing international collaborators to Austin
• Salary stipends for students participating in the creation of the final grant proposal
• The committee might consider other expenses

Submission Instructions

Submit all materials electronically to https://utexas.app.box.com/f/388f2e44368949f2b8b655caa1bdccea

If you have any questions, contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu

We look forward to your innovative proposals that will contribute to advancing interdisciplinary research in Latin American Studies at UT Austin and beyond.

Community Outreach and Engagement Seed Grant

The University of Texas at Austin’s Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for a Community Outreach and Engagement Seed Grant. This grant aims to establish and promote projects that foster partnerships between UT faculty, students, and local/international organizations, governments, or communities. The focus is on projects that have the potential for long-term sustainability.

Objectives

• Conduct preliminary research, outreach, or engagement program on a topic relevant to Latin American Studies.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and graduate students.

Grant Information

• Maximum Funding: $10,000
• Grant Period: January 15–December 10, 2024
• Deadline for Proposals: November 15, 2023

Eligibility

At least two applicants are required for each proposal, consisting of two faculty members, one faculty member, and one student from UT Austin. Faculty at all ranks (tenure track and nontenure track) can apply. Emerging career faculty are encouraged to apply.

Thematic Areas

Preference will be given to project aligning with one of the following research areas:

• Environment, Culture, and Society
• Trade, Culture, and Society
• Policy, Culture, and Society

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be considered based on:

• Quality and originality of the proposal
• Suitability of the team for the proposed interdisciplinary project
• Alignment with the goals and mission of LLILAS
• Impact on faculty’s research and/or Latin American Studies

Key Dates

• Deadline for Submission: November 15, 2023
• Notification of Awards: December 15, 2023
• Grant Period: January 15–December 10, 2024

Application Requirements

Submit a three-page narrative that includes the following:

• Title of the Proposed Project
• Contact Information of Applicants
• Abstract of the Proposed Project
• Specific Aims and Objectives, demonstrating relevance to Latin American Studies
• Significance and Impact of the outreach or engagement program
• Budget and Budget Justification

Include at least one Letter of Support from an expert in the field, either from UT Austin or another institution.

Budget Guidelines

Allowable budget expenditures include:

• Travel expenses for the Principal Investigator(s)
• Travel expenses for international collaborators to UT Austin
• Salary for students
• The committee might consider other expenses

Submission Process

Please submit your complete application package via the LLILAS online portal here: https://utexas.app.box.com/f/c05f7de8b5d643c4b5f88ae977dab363 by November 15, 2023.

To ask questions or receive further information, contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu

We look forward to your innovative proposals that aim to build sustainable impacts and promote interdisciplinary research in Latin American Studies.

Call for Nominations from the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies
 

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) invites its affiliated faculty to send nominations for the Tinker Visiting Professorship for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Nominations for a visiting professorship are for a one-semester appointment. Visiting professors teach one graduate-level Latin American studies course per semester, which can be cross-listed with other departments. The course must contain a minimum of 30% Latin American content to qualify as a Latin American studies course.

Preference will be given to candidates who can provide broad perspectives of contemporary Latin American concerns and who are current research collaborators of our affiliated faculty.

The nominee must be a citizen or resident in any country in Latin America (Under special circumstances we can consider Latin American candidates who live in Spain or Portugal).

Each visiting professorship includes the following financial support:

• A salary of $45,000 per semester
• University of Texas health benefits
• $2,600 for travel and relocation expenses
   

Visiting professorships may also be combined with other external or departmental funding.

We encourage you to submit nominations jointly with another faculty member; we ask that you limit the number of co-nominators to two and reference any others who may be interested in the text of your nomination letter.

During the visit of the scholar, we expect the faculty nominators to remain engaged and supportive of the activities of the VP by helping to answer their questions about teaching at UT, sharing best practices for syllabi, and promoting their class and public lectures.

Nomination Policy:

LLILAS affiliated faculty members are eligible to nominate visiting professors. Nomination packages should be submitted in PDF form and must include the following:

1. The nominee’s most current Curriculum Vitae, preferably in English.
    
2. A 300-word statement from the nominee confirming their interest in serving as a Tinker Visiting Professor and describing the research project they plan to carry out while they are on our campus.
    
3. A nomination letter from a LLILAS faculty associate or affiliate.  The letter must be on departmental letterhead and include:
    
   • A brief description of the proposed graduate course;
   • The nominee’s preferred teaching term (fall, spring);
   • The nominee’s level of English proficiency (basic, intermediate, advanced); and,
   • The preferred language of instruction.

In addition to that package, we request two letters of reference from non-UT faculty members, on institutional letterhead. (Please ask them to upload directly here no later than November 1, 2023.)

The deadline for nomination packages is November 15, 2023, 5:00 pm Central Time.

Submit nomination packages to this Box link. 

If you have questions, please contact Edith Flores at edith.flores@austin.utexas.edu

The Digital Scholarship Office at LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin, offers six to eight fellowships each year that provide up to a $3,000 stipend for students and scholars to undertake research or teaching projects in Latin American, U.S. Latine, African Diaspora, and/or Indigenous Studies using data, born-digital sources (e.g. websites, social media posts), or the Benson Latin American Collection’s digitized holdings AND digital methods/platforms.

This is a remote fellowship—applicants must limit their proposals to data and/or digitized content from the Benson Latin American Collection or its Latin American partners. Special consideration and funding will be given to proposals that contribute to these joint initiatives:

• Archiving Black América: A LLILAS initiative seeking to acknowledge and redress the anti-blackness of the archive. One award will be made to a proposal that meaningfully and ethically engages with collection materials and/or cultural heritage data created by or representing the Black diaspora in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• AVAnnotate Project: An Initiative for Digital Humanities project that seeks to support the use of audiovisual materials in teaching, research, and public engagement, and the development of ethical practices and protocols for this type of cultural heritage. Up to three proposals will be awarded, and fellows will have the opportunity to apply for a project extension grant if funding is available. Upper-division undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, and community scholars, regardless of institutional affiliation, may apply. These fellowships are funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
   

Proposals must be submitted by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023. Please see our call for proposals for more information and application instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssJfozWAZ5qqsP6-GMMZ6YMsaUV_MU6RLfkCAH24g5I/

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Visiting Resource Professor Program, AY 2024–2025

Deadline extended to February 26, 2024, Noon Central Time

The LLILAS Visiting Resource Professor Program (VRP) has three major goals: (1) to enhance the international community of scholars working on Latin American topics; (2) to establish and strengthen contacts between Latin American institutions of higher learning and the University of Texas at Austin; and (3) to provide visiting scholars with access to UT research resources including UT Libraries’ collections.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

LLILAS affiliated faculty are eligible to submit VRP nominations. Nomination packages must include the following:

1. An original letter of nomination from a LLILAS affiliated faculty member (nominator). The letter must be on departmental letterhead, and must contain the following:
   • A summary of the nominee’s research topics and interests.
   • A specific plan for the nominee to participate in a Latin American Studies oriented activity, including, but not limited to, a lecture within the framework of a LLILAS affiliate faculty class or seminar.
   • A travel plan with the proposed itinerary and dates of the visit.
      
2. Nominee’s most current Curriculum Vitae, preferably in English.

All applications should be uploaded in PDF format to this site.

Do not e-mail your application.

To facilitate our record management process please label the file:

VRP.Last Name of the Nominee_CV and VRP.Last name of the Nominator_Letter (For example: VRP.Doe_CV and VRP.Perez_Letter)

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Each VRP will have a fixed budget allocated for the following expenses: fee, airfare, lodging, and meal reimbursements (as per COLA guidelines).

• The VRP’s length of stay funded by LLILAS is a minimum of six days and a maximum of nine including weekends.
• Each VRP will have a fixed budget allocated for the following expenses: fee, airfare, lodging, and meal reimbursements (as per COLA guidelines).
• The VRP will receive an honorarium of US$750 (subject to taxes) for a public talk and/ or a presentation in a class.
• VRPS will need a valid visa to enter the country If the visitor doesn’t have a current tourist visa, they can use our invitation letter to start the process to request one.
• LLILAS will not cover visa, travel, or childcare arrangements for individuals accompanying the VRP (such as spouses or children).
• The nominator’s home department should provide office space and administrative support for the VRP’s academic activities while he/she is on campus.
• Before each VRP's arrival, faculty sponsors must provide LLILAS with a schedule and description of the nominee’s planned activities (i.e. lectures, participation in workshops, etc.).
• Priority will be given to nominations where matching funds are provided.
   

Deadline is Monday, February 19, 2024, by 5pm (Central Time).

Please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Mellon Faculty Research Grants, Summer 2024

Deadline extended to February 26, 2024, Noon Central Time

An endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides funding for faculty to carry out summer research on topics focusing on Latin America.  

Award Amount: $4,000 (post-tax)

Award Distribution: One-time payment via Workday appointment prior to travel

Eligible Applicants: LLILAS affiliated faculty (travel plans for intended for faculty only) 

Project Requirement: Must involve research within Latin American/Caribbean regions or at appropriate Latin American archives/sites.

Awardees are expected to provide service to LLILAS by serving on ad hoc committees.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

The following materials need to be included in the application package:   

1. Mellon Faculty Research Grant application form, including IRB statement.
2. Research proposal with detailed research plans, and timeline (three to five pages, double-spaced). Please include travel dates. If relevant, specify how your proposed research fits into course development of central relevance, particularly to LLILAS students.  
3. One paragraph on your service to LLILAS over the past three years.
    

A review committee appointed by the LLILAS Director will evaluate applications. The review will be based primarily on the proposal’s scholarly merit. Additional consideration will be given to the applicant’s contribution to Latin American Studies in general.  

 
Deadline is Monday, February 19, 2024, at 12pm (Central Time).

Please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

GUIDELINES FOR USING YOUR MELLON AWARD 

Please read before applying for funding.

• Travel under this award must occur between May 6 and August 31, 2024. 
• Funds may only be used for the purposes stipulated in the original grant proposal. Proposed changes to your Mellon Faculty Research Grant plans after you have been awarded must be submitted to LLILAS in writing and formally approved by the LLILAS Director. 
• You must comply with all the UT policies for field research and international travel including COVID-related restrictions and restricted regions travel. 

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS POLICY  

LLILAS is not responsible for travel documentation and processing required by UT. Faculty should work with their home department on these matters.  

FUNDS POLICY  

Although LLILAS will not be processing faculty expenses, faculty must still be aware of restrictions required by the Mellon Foundation. 

• Funds may ONLY be used for international or intercity transportation, lodging, and meals.  
• Funds may NOT be used for graduate assistants or for the purchase of equipment of any kind.  

REPORT POLICY  

All Mellon Fellows are required to submit a one-to-two-page report of their research activities in the form of a letter addressed to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This narrative report must be received no later than 10 days after your return date. Please do not send the letters directly to the Mellon Foundation. Please use this link to upload the report.   

FIND THE APPLICATION HERE. 

All applications should be uploaded in a single PDF doc to this site. To facilitate our record management process please label the file:

Mellon.Initial First Name.Last Name (For example: Mellon.J.Doe) 

Do not e-mail your application.
 

LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections at The University of Texas at Austin announces the availability of travel fellowships for faculty from community colleges and qualified Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across the U.S. to conduct research at the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection, one of the premier libraries in the world focused on Latin America. In accordance with Title VI National Resource Center guidelines, this funding is limited to projects that focus on countries in Latin America and does not include the United States and Puerto Rico.

Applications are due on or before 5:00 PM CT on Friday, March 29, 2024.

In partnership with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), the Benson Collection is a regular destination for visitors from throughout the world. Founded in 1926 and named, in 1975, to honor its director of three decades, the library excels in humanities and social sciences disciplines, in addition to an array of scientific and professional literature published in Latin America. The library’s holdings include nearly a million books, magazines, newspapers, journals, and other materials. This collection is complemented by a world-class archival collection containing manuscripts, art, maps, letters, and other one-of-a-kind materials. The collection is continually enriched by a vigorous acquisitions program and by a growing collection of original digital resources available online.

The travel fellowships are designed to deepen institutional linkages, further research interests, and enhance Latin American curricular content at participating institutions. Each fellowship provides up to $3,000, which will cover allowable travel costs and up two weeks stay in Austin, TX in compliance with UT and U.S. Department of Education policy.

Allowable costs include: including airfare, ground travel (mileage, tolls, bus, taxi, Uber, Lyft, train, etc.), lodging (nightly rate including taxes and fees), and per diem. Allowable rates for Meals and Incidentals are set by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and the maximum allowable GSA rates can be found here: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates?gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAPuDp-ENQVynQRrw0EeP2Ym7Cp1QwhBoAZWjzhAgDinsQPNaG5Z6ORoCsowQAvD_BwE

Three fellowships are available for summer 2024; travel must take place before August 1, 2024. [Travel dates are subject to change based on UT Austin’s pandemic-related travel policies and other travel restrictions.]

This program is generously funded by a grant from the US Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center Program.

Eligibility

• PhD from an accredited institution preferred; MA or equivalent considered for faculty of community colleges
• Current faculty appointment at a community college or qualifying MSI*
• Research and teaching interest in Latin America

* If you are at a qualifying MSI that does not appear on the list, please note this on your application.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:

• A completed application form (PDF, 150K)
• A letter of interest addressed to LLILAS Director Adela Pineda Franco, PhD, specifying the following:
  • Your topic of research
  • Your plan of activities and/or the materials that will be consulted
  • A description of how your research will enhance your curriculum and enrich classroom learning
  • The anticipated dates of your proposed visit in summer 2023
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
   

Applications are due on or before 5:00 PM CT on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Please upload applications to this link. Please combine your materials in a single doc (Word or PDF) and use this format to name your application: YOURLASTNAME.MSI2023

Selection Process
A review committee comprised of LLILAS faculty and Benson librarians will evaluate applications and select two applicants for summer 2024 awards. All applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by early April 2024, via e-mail.

Funding & Reports

• Airfare can be booked directly by LLILAS Benson, but the rest of the funds will be paid as a reimbursement after the trip is completed
• Funds may ONLY be used for travel, lodging, and per diem (UT per diem rate: $51).
• Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment or materials of any kind.
• No later than 10 days after an awardee's return travel, awardees are required to upload here a 1–2 page research report in the form of a letter addressed to LLILAS Benson. Reports will be provided to the U.S. Department of Education for grant reporting purposes.
• Receipts must be submitted within 10 days after the trip, otherwise we cannot committ to reimburse them.
   

Questions? Contact Edith Flores, Academic Program Coordinator

Convocatoria para el período académico de verano de 2024

The English language version of this call can be found on this page.

El Instituto Teresa Lozano Long de Estudios Latinoamericanos (LLILAS) y la Colección Latinoamericana Nettie Lee Benson de la Universidad de Texas en Austin se complacen en ofrecer becas de viaje a investigadores latinoamericanos que quieran realizar investigaciones en los archivos de la Colección Latinoamericana Nettie Lee Benson.

Plazo de postulación: 12 p.m. CT, 29 de marzo de 2024

Esta convocatoria está abierta a:

• Académicos que trabajan en universidades latinoamericanas;
• Investigadores con rango avanzado dentro del personal administrativo de museos de arte u otras instituciones de investigación;
• Estudiantes que estén por finalizar su tesis doctoral.

Estas becas de viaje brindan oportunidades para que lxs investigadores consulten las importantes colecciones de manuscritos, libros y otros materiales latinoamericanos que se encuentran en la Colección Benson. La Universidad de Texas tiene otras importantes colecciones, incluída la biblioteca de la Facultad de Derecho, la colección de arte latinoamericano del Museo de Arte Blanton, la biblioteca de la Facultad de Bellas Artes (con materiales de musicología y etnomusicología) y la Biblioteca Presidencial Lyndon Baines Johnson (la que reúne los archivos oficiales de la administración del Presidente Johnson).

Nuestra beca de viaje cubre hasta US $4,000, los cuales podrán ser utilizados para pasaje aéreo desde el país de residencia y alojamiento por un máximo de $200 por noche. Este año podemos financiar a un académico adicional cuya investigación se enfoca en Centroamérica.

Los reembolsos comenzarán a tramitarse después de recibir los recibos correspondientes. El adjudicatario debe aceptar permanecer en Austin por un período de 7 a 14 días. Sugerimos a lxs postulantes que soliciten fondos de viaje suplementarios en su institución de origen para cubrir el costo de la comida y el transporte local durante su estadía.

Los viajes de investigación generalmente deberán realizarse durante el calendario académico de verano de la Universidad de Texas, es decir, entre mayo y principios de agosto de 2024.

Al finalizar su estancia de investigación, lxs investigadores presentarán un informe (máximo dos páginas) para evaluar la utilidad de los materiales consultados en la biblioteca durante su investigación. Lxs investigadores darán crédito a LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections por las publicaciones resultantes de sus investigaciones en Austin.

Además, lxs investigadores donarán una copia de estas publicaciones a la Colección Nettie Lee Benson.

Lxs postulantes deberán presentar la siguiente documentación antes de 12 p.m. CT del 29 de marzo de 2024:

• Carta detallando el área de investigación y el beneficio que espera recibir el interesado al consultar la Colección Benson (máximo tres páginas)
• Lista de materiales que el académico desea consultar
• Curriculum vitae (máximo dos páginas)
• Carta de nominación del director académico de la institución de origen, indicando si cuenta con fondos paralelos u otros fondos para apoyar al candidato si está entre lxs ganadores del concurso para el verano de 2024.
• Propuesta de viaje, incluidos los días de viaje propuestos.
• Copia de visa válida

Puede consultar los archivos de la biblioteca Benson en este enlace: https://txarchives.org/home (Use palabras clave en el primer cuadro e ingrese “Benson Latin American Collection”)

Los resultados del concurso se anunciarán a finales de abril de 2024. No se aceptarán solicitudes incompletas o en un formato distinto al indicado a continuación.

Por favor envíe su solicitud en un solo archivo, formato PDF, en este enlace: https://utexas.app.box.com/f/6aa6fa636a4f4cff8eb3e3e1aa4cd508

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Edith Flores, Coordinadora del Programa Académico.

Call for the Summer 2024 Academic Period

Applicants: Submit all materials by 12 noon CT on March 29, 2024 

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection at the University of Texas at Austin are pleased to offer short-term financial support to Latin American researchers who want to conduct archival research at the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection. 

Qualified applicants include:  

• Scholars working in Latin American universities; 

• Researchers with an advanced rank within the administrative staff of art museums or other research institutions; 

• Students who are about to complete their doctoral dissertation. 

These travel grants provide opportunities for researchers to consult the important collections of manuscripts, books, and other Latin American materials housed in the Benson Collection. The University of Texas has other collections, including the library of the School of Law, the collection of Latin American art at the Blanton Museum of Art, the library of the College of Fine Arts (with materials in musicology and ethnomusicology), and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library (which features the official archives of President Johnson's administration). 

Our award covers up to $4,000, which may be used for airfare from the country of residence and lodging for a maximum of $200 per night. This year we are able to fund one additional scholar whose research focuses on Central America. 

Reimbursements will begin to be processed at the end of the trip and upon delivery of the corresponding receipts. The awardee must agree to stay in Austin for a period of 7 to 14 days. We encourage applicants to request supplementary travel funds from their home institution to cover the cost of food and local transportation during their stay. 

Research trips should generally take place during the University of Texas summer academic calendar, that is, between May and early August of 2024.  

At the end of their research stay, researchers will submit a report (maximum two pages) to evaluate the usefulness of the materials consulted in the library during their research. Scholars will credit LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections in publications resulting from their research in Austin. Additionally, the researchers will donate a copy of these publications to the Nettie Lee Benson Collection. 

Applicants must submit the following documentation before March 29, 2024: 

• Letter detailing the area of ​​research and the benefit that the interested party expects to receive by consulting the Benson Collection (maximum three pages) 

• List of materials that the scholar wishes to consult 

• Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) 

• Nomination letter from the academic director of the home institution, indicating whether it has parallel or other funds to support the candidate if they are among the winners of the competition for the 2024 summer 

• Travel proposal, including proposed travel days 

• Copy of valid visa 

You may consult the Benson library archives at this link: https://txarchives.org/home (Use keywords in the first box and enter “Benson Latin American Collection” in the second) 

The results of the competition will be announced in late April 2024. Incomplete applications or applications in a format other than that indicated below will not be accepted. 

Please submit your application in a single file, PDF format, at this link: https://utexas.app.box.com/f/6aa6fa636a4f4cff8eb3e3e1aa4cd508 

If you have questions, contact Edith Flores, Academic Program Coordinator. 

Graduate students who are LLILAS Fellows can apply for partial travel funds to present in person during LASA2024, the Latin American Studies Association Congress. LASA2024 takes place June 12–15, 2024, in Bogotá.

Deadline: January 19, 2024

We encourage you to seek supplementary funds from your department to cover other costs.

Submit your application to the Student Funding Request Page by Friday, January 19, 2024. Awards will be confirmed by the first week of February.

LLILAS graduate students seeking travel funding should contact Clare Thoman.

The Argentine Studies Program of LLILAS invites all LLILAS affiliated faculty and UT graduate students to submit a proposal for our Summer Field Research Award.

Deadline: January 15, 2024

This award covers partial travel costs of a field research trip for scholarly work related to Argentina. The trip must take place in the summer of 2024 and the funds can be used for airfare, lodging, and/or per diem.
 
Your submission should include the following information:

1. The research proposal, including planned activities, feasibility, and expected outcomes (publication, grants, dissertation, dissertation proposal, etc.).
   Proposals should have a length of 750-1000 words and should justify how the activities support scholarly work that strengthens Argentine studies at UT. In addition, proposals should specify how the funded activity will contribute to ongoing efforts on the topic (e.g., grant proposal, ongoing research, course development, etc.).
    
2. If the proposal includes institutional collaborations with Argentina-based scholars and organizations, identify the institution, academic contact, and describe the intended collaboration.
    
3. Total travel budget and the specific amount you are requesting from the Argentine Studies Program. Since in most cases we cannot fund 100% of the necessary travel budget, applicants must have supplementary funding from other sources.
    
4. The IRB approval letter from the Office of Research Support & Compliance.
    
5. Student proposals must include a letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member (submitted directly by the faculty member to p.diaz@austin.utexas.edu by January 15, 2024).

Please submit the documents in a single electronic folder to this Box link:
https://utexas.app.box.com/f/1e7366acaabf4977b72bb20b159d0e00

Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024 (12:00pm CT). The selection of the proposals will take place shortly after that.  

For more information about these guidelines, contact Paloma Diaz

Deadline: December 2, 2024

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at the University of Texas at Austin invites faculty to submit proposals for our Seed Grant initiative. This program is designed to cultivate interdisciplinary research collaborations to address issues relevant to Latin America.  

The seed grant aims to facilitate preliminary research for developing strong, externally fundable grant proposals and to foster synergies among faculty and graduate student research initiatives. We are interested in projects that will catalyze interdisciplinary research within UT Austin as well as collaborations with international peer institutions. 

Objectives 

• Conduct preliminary research on a topic relevant to Latin American Studies.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and graduate students. 
• Develop strong grant proposals for external funding, preferably through LLILAS. 

Grant Information 

Maximum Funding: $10,000 

Grant Period: January 20, 2025, to December 10, 2025 

Deadline for Proposals: December 2, 2024

Eligibility

At least two applicants are required for each proposal, consisting of: 

 Two faculty members (at least one affiliated to LLILAS)  

 One faculty member (affiliated), and one student from UT Austin.  

If students are included, faculty must be the PI and is responsible for submitting the proposal. Faculty at all ranks (tenure track and non-tenure track) can apply. Emerging career faculty are encouraged to apply. 

Thematic Areas 

Preference will be given to projects aligning with one of the following research areas: 

• Environment. Climate Change, Environmental Issues 
• Culture and Society. Arts, Literature, Film, Trade, Policy, Communications and Media, Politics. 
• Built Environment. Engineering, Regional Planning, Urbanism, Sustainable Design. Education. Capacity Building, Indigenous Languages, K-12, Higher Education. 

Evaluation Criteria 

Proposals will be considered based on: 

• Quality and originality of the proposal 

• Suitability of the team in terms of the proposed interdisciplinary project 

• Alignment with LLILAS’s goals and mission 

• Potential impact on the field of Latin American Studies 

• The budget adheres to UT policies 

• Demonstration for a long-term plan seeking external funding 

Key Dates 

Deadline for Submission: December 2, 2024 
Notification of Awards: January 6, 2025 
Grant Period: January 20, 2025–December 10, 2025 

Application Requirements 

Submit a three-page narrative that includes the following:

• Title of the proposed project 

• Contact information of applicants 

• Abstract of the proposed project 

• Specific aims and objectives 

• Significance and potential impact 

• Potential institutions or organizations for grant application 

• Budget outline with justification 

• One Letter of Support from an expert in the field (UT Austin or another institution) 

Budget Guidelines 

Funding can be allocated for: 

• Travel expenses for the Principal Investigator(s) and students involved in the project (no cash advance will be possible) 

• Costs related to bringing international collaborators to Austin 

• Salary stipends for students participating in the creation of the final grant proposal (Research-Assistant positions) 

• Hires for individuals outside of UT Austin will be considered based on the merit and logistics of the proposal. 

• No expenses for sponsoring international events  

• The committee might consider other expenses 

Submission Instructions 

Please submit your complete application package via the LLILAS online portal by December 2, 2024: https://utexas.app.box.com/f/869ac8a2ac7c4a1c9b7e5990075d0d29

To facilitate our record management process, please label your files following this format: 

2025-SGResearch_Last Name of PI_Proposal 

2025-SGResearch_Last Name of PI_Letter  

For any questions or further information, contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu 

Deadline: January 6, 2025

LLILAS offers Latin American Studies faculty the opportunity to engage in research and/or creative intellectual projects by offering:

Award: Two-course releases for either the fall or spring semester

Eligibility: Must be LLILAS-affiliated faculty who are LLILAS Associates (affiliated faculty that devote 25% or more to research and/or teaching Latin America–related issues). Awardees are expected to provide service to LLILAS by serving on ad-hoc committees.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed cover sheet (here).
2. Research proposal, 4–6 double-spaced pages in length, written in accessible nonspecialized prose, providing a complete description of the proposed project and its significance.
3. One paragraph on your service to LLILAS over the past two years.
4. Two letters of reference. The letters should comment on the applicant’s established record and specifically on the merits of the proposed project.
5. Please see CoLA’s guidelines on course release policy.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be considered based on:

• Quality and originality of the proposal
• Feasibility of the proposed project
• Alignment with LLILAS’s goals and mission (focused on Latin America)
• Potential impact on the field of Latin American Studies
• Demonstration of research dissemination plan (publications, exhibitions, etc.)
   

REVIEW PROCESS

A Review Committee will evaluate each proposal based on academic merit, the range and scope of the proposal, and the candidate’s record of service to LLILAS.

• Submissions deadline is Monday, January 6, 2025 | 5pm Central Time.
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Monday, January 27, 2025.
• All applications should be uploaded in a single PDF doc on this site

To facilitate our record management process, please label the submission files as follows:

FCRP.Initial First Name.Applicant’s Last Name (For example: FCRP.J.Doe)

Please ask each of the recommenders to save their letters in PDF format and label them as follows:

FCRP.REC.Applicant’s Last Name

Recommenders should upload their letters using this link: UT Box

For more information, please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu

Call for Nominations – For LLILAS Affiliated Faculty Only

Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024, 5pm Central Time

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) invites its affiliated faculty to send nominations for the Tinker Visiting Professorship for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Nominations for a visiting professorship are for a one-semester appointment. Visiting professors teach one graduate-level Latin American Studies course per semester, which can be cross-listed with other departments. The course must contain at least 30% Latin American content to qualify as a Latin American Studies course.

Preference will be given to candidates who can provide broad perspectives of contemporary Latin American concerns and who are current research collaborators of our affiliated faculty.

The nominee must be a citizen or resident in any country in Latin America. (Under special circumstances we can consider Latin American candidates who live in Spain or Portugal.)

Each visiting professorship includes the following financial support:

• A salary of $45,000 per semester
• University of Texas health benefits
• $2,600 for travel and relocation expenses
• $1,500 research expenses

Visiting professorships may also be combined with other external or departmental funding.

Selection Criteria

• The candidate shows a compelling professional and/or scholarly trajectory.
• Teaching experience.
• Reference letters make a strong case for an international visiting scholar.
• Relevance of course proposed—potential to inspire and enroll students from more than one discipline/school. The course contains a minimum of 30% Latin American content.
• Candidate’s English proficiency.*
• Candidate’s international stature in their field of Latin American Studies.
• Candidate’s research collaborators with LLILAS core, associate, and/or affiliate faculty members; synergy to enhance collaborative research projects.

We encourage affiliated faculty to submit nominations jointly with another faculty member; we ask that you limit the number of co-nominators to two and reference any others who may be interested in the text of your nomination letter.

During the visit of the scholar, we expect the faculty nominators to remain engaged and supportive of the activities of the Visiting Professor by helping to answer their questions about teaching at UT, sharing best practices for syllabi, and promoting their class and public lectures.

Nomination Policy

LLILAS affiliated faculty members are eligible to nominate visiting professors. Nomination packages should be submitted in PDF form and must include the following: 

1. The nominee’s most current Curriculum Vitae, preferably in English.
    
2. A 300-word statement from the nominee confirming their interest in serving as a Tinker Visiting Professor and describing the research project they plan to carry out while they are on our campus.
    
3. A nomination letter from a LLILAS faculty associate or affiliate. The letter must be on departmental letterhead and include:
    
   • A brief description of the proposed graduate course;
   • The nominee’s preferred teaching term (fall, spring);
   • The nominee’s level of English proficiency (basic, intermediate, advanced); and,
   • The preferred language of instruction.

1. In addition to that package, we request two letters of reference from non-UT faculty members on institutional letterhead. Please ask letter writers to upload their files here by November 24, 2024.
    
2. Proof of proficiency in English. (See details below.)

The deadline for nomination packages is December 2, 2024, 5:00 pm Central Time.

Submit nomination packages to this Box link.

Please contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

*English Proficiency Policy, International Student & Scholar Services

International visiting scholars enhance the academic prestige of The University of Texas at Austin and add to the cultural vibrancy of our campus. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is proud to administer the U.S. Department of State’s J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program on behalf of the University.

Federal immigration regulations mandate that J-1 Exchange Visitors have requisite English proficiency to participate both in their academic program and day-to-day life at the University [22 C.F.R. § 62.10(a)(2)]. One method of language assessment currently used at UT Austin is a video or in-person interview facilitated by the visiting scholar’s sponsoring faculty member. The State Department has notified ISSS that this method is no longer acceptable, necessitating a change in procedure.

Effective April 8, 2024, J-1 scholars who do not meet the criteria for showing proof of English proficiency will be required to schedule an assessment interview with Texas Global’s English Language Center. The fee for the interview is $80 and can be paid by the department via IDT or by the individual scholar.

Proof of English proficiency can still be established by:

• Providing a valid passport as proof of citizenship from an English-speaking country.
• Showing completion of a higher education degree (diploma/academic transcripts) from an English-speaking country.
• Submitting an acceptable minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of:
  • 79 on the TOEFL (internet-based test)
  • 6.5 overall band on the IELTS Academic test

 
Proof of English proficiency must be indicated in myIO before an ISSS advisor will issue a DS-2019, the immigration document needed to apply for a J-1 visa at a United States consulate or embassy.

Please review our full information about inviting J-1 Exchange Visitors and reach out to us at scholars@austin.utexas.edu if you have questions about the J-1 visa process. 

Call for Nominations – For LLILAS Affiliated Faculty Only

Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024, 5pm Central Time

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) invites its affiliated faculty to send nominations for the Visiting Resource Professors for the 2025–2026 academic year. 

The LLILAS Visiting Resource Professor Program (VRP) has three major goals: (1) to enhance the international community of scholars working on Latin American topics; (2) to establish and strengthen contacts between Latin American institutions of higher learning and the University of Texas at Austin; and (3) to provide visiting scholars with access to UT research resources including UT Libraries’ collections.

Nomination Procedures

LLILAS affiliated faculty are eligible to submit VRP nominations. Nomination packages must include the following:

1. An original letter of nomination from a LLILAS affiliated faculty member (nominator). The letter must be on departmental letterhead and must contain the following:
   • A summary of the nominee’s research topics and interests.
   • A specific plan for the nominee to participate in a Latin American Studies–oriented activity, including a public lecture or class presentation.
   • A travel plan with the proposed itinerary and dates of the visit. (The visit must take place within the academic year while classes are in session.)
2. Nominee’s most current Curriculum Vitae, preferably in English.

Selection Criteria

• The candidate’s professional and/or scholarly trajectory.
• Candidate’s teaching experience.
• Nomination letters.
• The proposal and candidate promise to establish and strengthen contacts between Latin American institutions of higher learning and the University of Texas at Austin

All applications should be uploaded in PDF format using this link. Do not e-mail your application.

To facilitate our record management process please label the file in the following manner:

VRP.Last Name of the Nominee_CV and VRP.Last name of the Nominator_Letter

For example, VRP.Doe_CV and VRP.Perez_Letter 

Program Guidelines

• The VRP’s length of stay funded by LLILAS is a minimum of six days and a maximum of nine, including weekends.
• Each VRP will have a fixed budget allocated for the following expenses: fee, airfare, lodging, and meal reimbursements (as per COLA guidelines).
• The VRP will receive an honorarium of US$750 (subject to taxes) for a public talk and/or a presentation in a class.
• VRPS will need a valid visa to enter the country. If the visitor doesn’t have a current tourist visa (B1/B2) they can use our invitation letter to start the process to request one.
• LLILAS will not cover visa costs of the VRP, nor travel or childcare arrangements for individuals accompanying the VRP (such as spouses or children).
• The nominator’s home department should provide office space and administrative support for the VRP’s academic activities while the visitor is on campus.
• Before each VRP's arrival, faculty sponsors must provide LLILAS with a schedule and description of the nominee’s planned activities (i.e., lectures, participation in workshops, etc.).
• Priority will be given to nominations where matching funds are provided.

Application deadline is December 2, 2024, 5 pm Central Time.

Please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions.

The LLILAS Mexico Center is currently seeking proposals for public programming on topics focused on Mexico or which contain a substantial Mexico-related component for spring 2025. Funding support is available up to a maximum of $1,000 for each project.

We welcome proposals from LLILAS affiliated faculty members across all disciplines for conferences, workshops, and lectures.

To leverage the Mexico Center’s reach and strengthen its ties within the University, we strongly encourage applicants to seek complementary funding from the faculty member’s home department, other offices on campus, or outside sources of support.   

The proposed initiative and the use of LLILAS Mexico Center funds must be completed by March 30, 2025, when these funds expire. Awarded funding will not roll over if the event is canceled.

Please use this Qualtrics link to submit your proposal by October 1, 2024: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXRSHbQDm1swpT0

The Faculty Committee of the Mexico Center will review the proposals shortly after that and we will follow up with applicants by early October.

The LLILAS Mexico Center is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2025 annual Austin Lecture on Contemporary Mexico.  

This series features renowned public intellectuals and artists from Mexico who can expand our understanding of contemporary Mexican issues in areas spanning the arts, social justice, democracy, business, and more. 

Previous speakers include Sergio Aguayo, Marcela Lagarde, Javier Sicilia, Lorenzo Meyer, Carmen Aristegui, Denise Dresser, and Cuauhtémoc Medina.

We are currently considering speaker nominations for the lecture to take place at UT Austin during the spring semester of 2025

Nominations should include a brief description of the intellectual’s current affiliation, publications or intellectual contributions, research interests, and a possible lecture topic.  

Costs of airfare and hotel will be covered, as well as the payment of an appropriate honorarium.  

Please submit your nomination by October 1, 2024, using the following Qualtrics link: 

https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Dhm6TcUL1cn8X4

The final selection will be made the Chair of the Mexico Center and the Mexico Center Faculty Committee.  

If you have additional questions, please contact Paloma Díaz.

Graduate and undergraduate students in any discipline are invited to apply for the LLILAS Benson Community Engagement Award.

Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024, by 5 p.m. Central Time | Apply here

Objective

The Community Engagement Award is designed to recognize an outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to community service, either in the United States or in Latin America, through a strong record of volunteerism and/or activism with one or more community organizations. Applicants should describe the nature and social impact of their work and how it ties in and is informed by their intellectual or research interests in Latin America, broadly defined (work with organizations that serve Latinx immigrants in the US would be eligible, for example). Applicants are asked to submit a letter of support from the community organization in question. Our goal is to promote and recognize agents of change who improve the well-being of our region, and to encourage and recognize the commitment to social change of LLILAS students and their involvement with communities beyond the university. 

Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled LAS undergraduate or LLILAS graduate student in good standing. 

Amount: Two prizes will be awarded: $800 for the undergraduate recipient, $800 for the graduate recipient. 

Application: 2024 Community Engagement Award Application  

Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024, by 5pm Central Time | Apply here
Late applications will not be accepted.  

For more information, please contact Caroline Garriott, Public Engagement Coordinator 

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies invites faculty affiliates to submit proposals for the 2025 Lozano Long Conference.

Deadline: August 20, 2024

The annual Lozano Long Conference is a large, multi-disciplinary event that engages with a relevant Latin American Studies academic concern, but that has also resonance with current political, social, economic, scientific, or cultural phenomena affecting the region.

Proposals should include:

• The names of two or more LLILAS faculty members who are willing to serve as conference organizers 

• A statement identifying the topic and goals of the conference; the proposed event must have a Latin American/Caribbean focus (150 words)
• A brief statement on the importance of the conference for Latin American Studies, and for your disciplines (150 words)
• A tentative description of the conference format (i.e., conference model and potential speakers, special activities, etc.); please include a short list of potential keynote speakers for the conference
• A preliminary budget, including a list of UT units that could be interested in co-sponsoring this event.
   

Priority will be given to:

• Interdisciplinary proposals that address one of the following thematic foci:
  • Energy Transition, Environmental Change, and Social Justice
  • Language and Human Mobility
  • Latin America and the Global South
  • Aesthetics, Culture, Politics, and/or Society in Contemporary Latin America 
• Multidisciplinary proposals
• Proposals endorsed by additional UT faculty members who work on related issues and who could potentially participate in the conference

Conference proposals will be evaluated by the LLILAS Executive Committee.

As the sponsor and organizer of the conference, LLILAS will be involved from the initial planning stages in the key programmatic, financial, and logistical decisions of the event, including: the selection of the keynote speaker, budget allocations, publicity, and general logistics. Our staff will work with the faculty committee from the beginning to make sure that the conference contributes to the overall mission of LLILAS.

Please send your proposals to p.diaz@austin.utexas.edu by August 20, 2024.

If you have questions about any of the components of the proposal, feel free to contact Paloma Díaz.

An endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides funding for faculty to carry out summer research on topics focusing on Latin America.  

Deadline: February 3, 2025

To receive the application form, contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu 

Award Amount: Up to $4,000 (post-tax)

Award Distribution: Reimbursement after the field trip

Eligible Applicants: LLILAS Associates (affiliated faculty who devote 25% or more to research and/or teaching Latin America–related issues)

Project Requirement: Research must be conducted within Latin American/Caribbean regions or at appropriate Latin American archives/sites

Awardees are expected to provide service to LLILAS by serving on ad-hoc committees.
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following materials must be included in the application package:   

1. Mellon Faculty Research Grant application form (see below), including IRB statement.

2. Research proposal with detailed research plans and timeline (three-to-five pages, double-spaced). Please include travel dates. If relevant, specify how your proposed research fits into course development of central relevance, particularly to LLILAS students.  

3. One paragraph on your service to LLILAS over the past three years.

A Review Committee appointed by the Director and Associate Director for Research will evaluate applications, and the review will be based primarily on the proposal’s scholarly merit (see criteria below).

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be considered based on:

• Quality and originality of the proposal
• Feasibility of the proposed project
• Alignment with LLILAS’s goals and mission (focused on Latin America)
• Potential impact on the field of Latin American Studies
• Adherence to Mellon’s policy

Deadline is February 3, 2025 | 12 p.m. Central Time

Please contact: llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu with any questions. 

GUIDELINES FOR USING YOUR MELLON AWARD (Please read before applying) 

• Travel under this award must occur between May 6 and August 15, 2025.  
• Funds may only be used for the purposes stipulated in the original grant proposal. Proposed changes to your Mellon Faculty Research Grant plans after you have been awarded must be submitted to LLILAS in writing and formally approved by LLILAS Director. 
• You must comply with all the UT policies for field research and international travel, including COVID-related restrictions and restricted regions travel, registration of your international trip, and an approved RTA.
• Awards will be given as reimbursements after travel is completed, following the university’s procedures and after the awardee submits their final report. An RTA and reimbursement form should be submitted to obtain the amount awarded by this grant.
• LLILAS will provide an account and the respective DEFINE codes so the staff in your department can assist you in the creation of your RTA. We recommend creating your RTA several weeks before your departure day.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS POLICY  

LLILAS is not responsible for travel documentation and processing required by UT. The faculty should work with their home department on these matters.  

FUNDS POLICY  

Although LLILAS will not be processing faculty expenses, faculty must still be aware of restrictions required by the Mellon Foundation.

• Funds may ONLY be used for international or intercity transportation, lodging, and meals.  
• Funds may NOT be used for graduate assistants or to purchase equipment of any kind.

REPORT POLICY  

All Mellon Fellows are required to submit a one-to-two-page report of their research activities in the form of a letter addressed to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This narrative report must be received no later than 10 days after your return date. Please do not send the letters directly to the Mellon Foundation. Please use this link to upload the report. LLILAS will not authorize any reimbursement until the report is submitted.

APPLICATION FORM: Please contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu to request the fillable application form.

Deadline: April 7, 2025 

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies (LLILAS) invites tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty who are affiliated with LLILAS to submit proposals for the Publication Grant initiative. This program is designed to support book-length publications in a language spoken in Latin America, with a preference for existing works written in a language other than English.

The grant seeks to advance academic scholarship and creative works in diverse languages, reinforcing the institute's mission to promote Latin America's cultural and linguistic richness.

Objectives
 

• Support scholarly and creative publications in languages spoken in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Enhance the accessibility and dissemination of research and creative works across linguistic communities.

Grant Information
 

Maximum Funding: $5,000
Grant Period: Summer 2025 – Summer 2026
Deadline for Proposals: April 7, 2025

Eligibility
 

Open to all UT Austin tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty affiliated as associates with LLILAS (25% or more research or teaching in Latin America).

Original works eligible for funding include scholarly monographs, creative works (e.g., novels, poetry, anthologies), exhibition catalogs, textbooks, and edited collections.

Only book-length publications will be considered.

Evaluation Criteria

A Faculty Committee will evaluate proposals based on:

• Quality and originality of the manuscript.
• Relevance and impact of the publication for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
• Commitment to publication.
• Alignment with LLILAS’s goals and mission.
• Evidence that a reputable press will publish the book. A reputable press often refers to university presses or established independent publishers with solid editorial standards and a commitment to scholarly integrity.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a three-page narrative that includes:

1. Title of the Proposed Publication
2. Contact Information of the Applicant(s)
3. Abstract of the Work
4. Publisher Information
5. Significance and Potential Impact
6. Budget Outline with Justification
    

Addenda to Include:

One letter of support from an expert in the field
Letter from publisher accepting the manuscript

Budget Guidelines
 

Funding may cover:

Costs associated with publication:

1. Indexing
2. Typesetting
3. Copyright permissions
4. Publisher translation fees (must come from the publisher)

Submission Instructions

• Please submit your complete application package via the LLILAS online portal by April 7, 2025: https://utexas.app.box.com/f/183ca99d901a4fb2acd1307a12bac029
• Results will be published by April 21.
• Include the following file naming convention:
   

2025-PubGrant_Last Name of PI_Proposal

2025-PubGrant_Last Name of PI_Letter

For any questions or further information, contact llilasfacultycomp@utlists.utexas.edu