Tinker Foundation grants
The Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies Program is pleased to announce that it will grant Tinker Foundation awards to support summer field research for thesis or doctoral research projects in Latin America. MA and Ph.D. students in Binghamton University are encouraged to apply. The purpose of the award is to provide students with the opportunity to gather preliminary data, make contacts and negotiate institutional affiliations, assess project feasibility, identify key topics, and increase competitiveness of future proposals for funding. The awards are competitive and proposals are judged on the basis of i) quality of the proposed research, ii) organization and thoughtfulness of the proposal, and iii) appropriateness and feasibility of the research plan in relation to the student's background and qualifications. The proposal must include a stay of at least four weeks in a country of Latin America, occurring no later than August 31, 2006.

Application guidelines
Applicants should submit their application to Gladys Jiménez and/or Leo Wilton, LACAS Interim Co-Directors, Library Tower Room 1308. For information, contact  the LACAS offices at LACASprogram@binghamton.edu, extension 7-4868, or Israel Silva-Merced at isilva@binghamton.edu, extension 7-4864.

***Note: applications are due no later than 4:30 PM, March 1, 2006.


Applicants should send:
1.  A completed application form (available at LACAS office).
2.  Curriculum vitae.
3.  A project description (no more than 800 words): a description of the proposed project, goals,      significance, and methodology - cite references.
4.  List of references.
5.  Faculty endorsement (a letter from the faculty advisor).

Applications will be reviewed by a special LACAS Grant Committee. Awards will be announced by April 21, 2006.

Award requirements
1.  A report of not more than 1000 words on the supported project within two months after              fieldwork is completed. Report should also include a summary of expenses.
2.  Presentation of project results to the academic community and/or participation in student            conference.
3.  Acknowledgment of LACAS, the Office of the Dean of Harpur College, and Tinker Foundation        support in publications.


>Download the Application for the Tinker Foundation grant