Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Research Travel Grant
LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections at The University of Texas at Austin announces the availability of travel fellowships for faculty from community colleges and qualified Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across the U.S. to conduct research at the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection, one of the premier libraries in the world focused on Latin America and Latino/a studies. In partnership with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) the Benson Collection is a regular destination for visitors from throughout the world. Founded in 1926 and named, in 1975, to honor its director of three decades, the library excels in humanities and social sciences disciplines, in addition to an array of scientific and professional literature published in Latin America. The library’s holdings include nearly a million books, magazines, newspapers, journals, and other materials. This collection is complemented by a world-class archival collection containing manuscripts, art, maps, letters, and other one-of-a-kind materials. The collection is continually enriched by a vigorous acquisitions program and by a growing collection of original digital resources available online.
The travel fellowships are designed to deepen institutional linkages, further the research interests, and build the Latin American studies expertise of community college and MSI faculty, and enhance Latin American curricular content at participating institutions. Each fellowship will reimburse travel costs up to $3,000, which will cover up to two weeks’ stay in Austin, TX. Five fellowships are available for summer 2015; travel must take place before August 1, 2015. This program is generously funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center Program.
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