CLAG Student Travel Grants 2024 - Due February 15 2024

The Conference of Latin American Geography invites applications for the CLAG Travel Grants to support student travel to CLAG 2024 Meeting in Puerto Rico. CLAG will offer a limited number of travel grants to students (approximately $500) in support of attendance.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in a graduate program (or ABD)
• Members of CLAG before the application deadline
• Registered for CLAG Puerto Rico 2024 (at time of application)
• Will be presenting a paper in person--priority will be given to students presenting research (even if preliminary) over proposals
• Complete the application as described below

Application Guidelines

Before submitting your application please be sure to have:

1. Proof of registration for CLAG 2024 (pdf of receipt - YourLastName_CLAG_2024_Membership.pdf).
2. Extended abstract (800 to 1,000 words) summarizing the research to be presented at CLAG Puerto Rico 2024. Abstracts will be evaluated on criteria including but not limited to the following:

• Potential impact or contribution of the research
• Originality of the research question, topical area, and/or methodology
• Clarity of the argument and writing
• Adherence to application guidelines

Please save and upload as “YourLastName_CLAG_2024_Travel.docx”.

Application materials may be in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

Submission

All applications should be submitted via this google form no later than February 15th 2024. A selection committee will review all applications and make a recommendation to the Student Grants committee chair. Awardees will be notified at the end of February and we expect that electronic payment (by ACH) will be made shortly after. Awardees will be formally recognized at the meeting in Puerto Rico and on the CLAG website.

Download these guidelines