| Since its
inception in 2003, SILAS has been active in obtaining research
support for students and scholars. The Irish Latin American Research Fund is the only
grant programme worldwide funding studies on Ireland-Latin America
relations. The objective
of the Irish Latin American Research Fund is to support
innovative and significant research in the different aspects
of migrations between Ireland and Latin America. Grants up to 1,000 Euros
are awarded to exceptionally promising students, faculty
or independent scholars to help support their
research and writing leading to the publication or other
types of communication of their projects. Typically, the
funds are used in travel expenses to reach far-off archives
and documentary collections. Awards are
selected on the basis of a well-developed research plan that
promises to make a significant contribution to a particular
area of study about the Irish and Latin America.
These grants are open to any
student resident in any country. Applications received so
far include
researchers from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, France, Ireland,
Mexico, Spain, UK, USA and other countries.
Every year, well-known
specialists are appointed to a three-member Selection
Committee. The Selection Committee assesses the research
proposals and awards grants to the best projects. Applicants
from previous academic years who were not awarded a grant
may apply again and submit the same project. Successful
applicants must wait until two rounds of grants have passed
before reapplying.
The Irish Latin American
Research Fund receives no institutional funding and its only
financial source is represented by membership fees and
donations. These grants are possible thanks to the
generosity of SILAS members and friends.
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