Latin American Scholars Grants 2026: Up to £1,750 for Researchers to Attend and Present at the SLAS Conference

Overview

The Society for Latin American Studies (SLAS) provides financial support through the Latin American Scholars Grants 2026 to help researchers based in Latin America attend the annual SLAS conference in person. The scheme normally awards up to ten grants of £1,750 each to offset costs such as conference registration, travel, accommodation, and eligible caring responsibilities. Recipients are expected to present their research and establish meaningful academic collaborations with SLAS members.

Benefits

Up to £1,750 in financial assistance toward conference registration, travel, and accommodation expenses.
Coverage for eligible caring responsibilities, including additional care or travel for accompanying children.
Opportunities to expand professional networks, present research internationally, and build partnerships with SLAS members.
Post-conference publication opportunities, including writing a blog post for the SLAS website and potential consideration for the Bulletin of Latin American Research.

Eligibility

Open to scholars based in Latin America, verified through address and institutional affiliation.
Includes independent researchers, PhD students, early-career scholars, and university-affiliated staff.
SLAS membership is not mandatory to apply, though membership is encouraged.
Each application must be supported by an SLAS member who is not the applicant.
Recipients must attend both days of the conference in person.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a completed application form accompanied by a research abstract, a strategic case for collaboration, a detailed professional biography, and a realistic proposed budget. Applications may be submitted in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Completed forms must be sent to the SLAS Secretary before the closing deadline.

Deadline

The application deadline for the 2026 cycle is 27 November 2026. Submissions received after this date will not be considered under any circumstances.

Overview

Benefits

Up to £1,750 in financial assistance toward conference registration, travel, and accommodation expenses.

Coverage for eligible caring responsibilities, including additional care or travel for accompanying children.

Opportunities to expand professional networks, present research internationally, and build partnerships with SLAS members.

Post-conference publication opportunities, including writing a blog post for the SLAS website and potential consideration for the Bulletin of Latin American Research.

Eligibility

Open to scholars based in Latin America, verified through address and institutional affiliation.

Includes independent researchers, PhD students, early-career scholars, and university-affiliated staff.

SLAS membership is not mandatory to apply, though membership is encouraged.

Each application must be supported by an SLAS member who is not the applicant.

Recipients must attend both days of the conference in person.

How to Apply