Research Travel Grants

Graduate Student Research Grants

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2020 GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS FOR RESEARCH IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Duke graduate and professional school students pursuing a masters or PhD degree may apply for brief periods of research in Latin America or Caribbean. Funding is provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Duke Office of Global Affairs. Application deadline for travel in summer and fall is Friday, March 6, 2020.

See research award guidelines and application form.

DUKE BRAZIL INITIATIVE (DBI) RESEARCH GRANTS

These grants are open to graduate and professional school students across all schools and institutes as well as all fields of study. Applications are encouraged from all disciplines in Arts and Sciences as well as professional schools. Artists, performers, and digital humanities scholars are also encouraged to apply although an institutional nexus is required in all cases.

Awards range from $500 to $4,000. Deadline is Friday, March 6, 2020 to apply for funds to travel between May and November 2020.

See guidelines for more information.

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Student-designed website explores Black Lives Matter movement in the US and Brazil

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FLAS Fellowships available for 2021-2022

The application deadline is February 8, 2021 for Summer 2021 and 2021-2022 Academic Year FLAS 
Fellowships.

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Mellon Undergraduate Awards for Summer Reseach

This award provides opportunities for Duke undergraduates to complement course work with research experience on Latin America and the Caribbean. Application deadline is Monday, March 22, 2021.