Field Research Grants

Eligibility

• Indiana University Bloomington graduate students from any discipline or school who are conducting early-stage research.
• Research conducted in-country for a minimum of two weeks. Maximum duration normally 6-8 weeks. (Longer projects considered with detailed plans and feasibility addressed).
• Applications accepted for any country in Latin America or the Caribbean.
• Citizens of any country are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

Application Materials

1. Research proposal (3 pages maximum)
2. Budget (1 page maximum)
3. CV
4. Two letters of recommendation 

Deadline for submission: Not available at this time.

Detailed Instructions

1. Apply online. If you will be conducting research with human subjects, please consult with the Office of Research Compliance as to whether such clearance will be required for your project.)  If so, the application requires a description of how clearance will be obtained. (CLACS strongly encourages students to begin exploring these issues right away, as this process can take several months.) For projects requiring human subjects  clearance, funds will not be disbursed until final, official approval of the study has been obtained.
2. Research proposal of no more than 3 pages double-spaced, with the following components: a) Describe your research including the theoretical framework and/or contribution to relevant literatures in your field(s), b) Outline travel plans including specific dates, places, and methods of data collection or other research activity (meetings with local academics, etc.), c) Demonstrate project feasibility (i.e, reference to language skills, prior experience, support from advisors, etc., 4) Address importance of research project for your academic and/or professional plans in relation to Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
3. Proposed budget itemized as follows: a) International airfare, b) in-country transportation (bus, train, taxi, etc.), c) food and lodging, e) health insurance, visas, etc., f) research supplies (please specify) 
4. Letters of recommendation, one of which should come from the applicant's principal academic advisor, emailed to kcashman@iu.edu.

Reporting Requirements

• Grant recipients must submit a short report written while in the field for feature on the CLACS website.
• Upon returning from the field, all grant recipients are required to provide receipts for expenses charged to the grant and a written report of their activities. 
• Recipients may also be contacted for follow-up surveys to evaluate grant impact and collect relevant data on publications or other funding received as a result of research supported by the grant.