Guidelines for Applications to the CLAS/RAICCS Student Research Grants (Spring 2026 application cycle)
This year, we will continue a partnership with the Rutgers Advanced Institute for Critical Caribbean Studies (RAICCS) to fund Caribbean-based projects.
Deadline: February 2, 2026 at Midnight; Awardees will be notified in early March.
Fill out the new application form on Google Forms.
Questions:
1..The grants support the research work of Rutgers students interested in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (including the non-Hispanophone Caribbean). Awards are competitive and based on the proposed research project's need and merit. No more than $1500 may be requested. Payment will likely be made through payroll if the grant recipient is an employee and/or through University-processed travel purchase. Please consider this when designing the budget. Non-employee awardees will be reimbursed with receipts.
2. Eligible applicants are graduate students whose principal research focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean and undergraduate juniors with a record of study in Latin American Studies or Caribbean Studies. Undergraduate applicants need a brief letter of support from a faculty advisor or mentor.
3. Eligible activities include:
- Expenses associated with research projects in Latin America and the Caribbean or its diasporas during the summer or fall semester.
- Participation in language training or other courses that is required for the successful completion of future research.
- Participation in field schools, international service learning, or study abroad activities.
- Other activities that demonstrably enhance the work and goals of Latin American Studies at Rutgers University.
4. Preference will be given to students who have been active in CLAS or RAICCS-sponsored events and activities, have provided leadership in CLAS programs or mentoring to LAS students, and have demonstrated a commitment to the Centers and their mission. Priority is also given to undergraduate majors and minors in CLAS and Caribbean Studies (LatCar).
5. Awardees and amounts will be determined by a committee composed of CLAS and RAICCS Faculty Affiliates, Executive Committee members, and the CLAS Director.
6. Awardees will submit a brief report on how they used the award, due within three months of completion of the funded activity, but no later than November 1, 2026. This report should be written for a broad audience and will be posted on the CLAS website. This report is required for any further awards.
7. Awardees must present their work in a workshop or symposium organized by CLAS and RAICCS in November of 2026.
8. CLAS Administrator Nancy Rosario will assist you with processing payments. All regular SAS travel rules must be observed. For more information, please consult http://www.rutravel.rutgers.edu/.
If you have questions about the Grants or the application process, please
