Library Travel Grants for Summer 2011

The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies will sponsor Library Travel Research Grants for summer 2011. Their purpose is to enable faculty researchers from other U.S. colleges and universities to use the extensive resources of the Latin American Collection in the University of Florida Libraries, thereby enhancing its value as a national resource.

The grants are funded by a Title VI National Resource Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Six or more travel grants of up to $1250 each will be made to cover travel and lodging expenses.

Expectation of Grantees:

• Remain in Gainesville for at least one week and,
  
• Following their stay, submit a brief (2-3 pp.) report on how their work at UF Libraries enriched their research project
• Offer suggestions for possible improvements of the Latin American Collection.
• Researchers’ work at the Latin American Collection may be undertaken at any time during the summer, starting May 15, 2011.
  
• All travel must be completed by August 14, 2011.
  

Information on the UF Latin American Collection is available here. You can also e-mail Richard Phillips, Director of the Latin American Collection at ricphil@uflib.ufl.edu for further information.
Application Details:

• At least one grant will be made to a scholar from a Florida college or university.
  
• Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
  
• Application Deadline: March 2, 2011.
  
• All applications must be filed electronically.
  
• To apply for a Library Travel Grant, send a letter of intent, brief library research proposal, travel budget, and CV to: Aimee Green, Program Coordinator, Center for Latin American Studies, 318 Grinter Hall, Telephone: 352-273-4715, E-mail: agreen@latam.ufl.edu.
• Visit the website for more information.