Faculty Conference Grants
The Center for Latin American Studies invites proposals for Stanford faculty-led collaborative workshops, symposia, colloquia, and conferences on Latin American topics for the academic year 2017-2018.
Deadline: November 1, 2017
The faculty-led conference program offers faculty and students from Stanford as well as other institutions the opportunity to present their current research and explore topics of common intellectual concern. Events may be open to the Stanford community and the general public where appropriate. The core goals of the program include:
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The realization and development of new research ideas or the presentation of major research findings in a given area.
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The exploration of ideas and issues that cross the usual disciplinary or institutional boundaries and/or themes which have an international context.
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The support of collaborative research, particularly in the development of areas of research that no single researcher or institution could address alone.
All proposals must be chaired by at least one faculty member. To foster and strengthen linkages and existing connections between Latin American scholars, students and professionals, we especially welcome proposals involving Latin American colleagues and counterparts.
Funding Guidelines
We invite proposals of up to $10,000. For 2016-17, two major 2-3 day conferences will be funded. Typical budget requests average $8,500 and may include co-sponsorship from other campus units. The budget must include funds to hire a student to provide administrative support, but they may not be used to buy out faculty time or provide permanent staff salaries. Funds may be used for:
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Equipment
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Technical and organizational assistance (i.e.: website design and maintenance, publicity, graphic design and poster production)
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Airfare, Travel and Hotel
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Advertising costs
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Food
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Meeting costs
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Expenses for invited visitors
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Student administrative assistance
The CLAS Business Administrator is responsible for the financial administration of the program and will track expenses for each program and provide expense reports. Faculty and graduate student coordinators are responsible for complying with all Stanford and CLAS financial reimbursement and reporting requirements and policies.
The awardee is required to submit a final report by June 15, 2018.
Proposal Guidelines
We encourage faculty to consult with CLAS Associate Director, Elizabeth Sáenz-Ackermann, in advance of submitting proposals. She will review drafts and collaborate in budget preparation up to one week before the submission deadline.
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Notifications: December 15, 2017
For application submission, please fill out the webform.
The Center for Latin American Studies promotes the expression of a diversity of views and opinions to ensure open academic discussion. However, it is within the discretion of the Director to ensure that the Center's activities are in keeping with the founding grant of the University, that mandates the promotion of "public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity" teaching "the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The university code of conduct clearly states the imperative of "treating each community member fairly and with respect", preventing any form of harassment. Thus the Center will not endorse activities involving any form of racism and/or bigotry.
