Conference on Latin American History

The Lydia Cabrera Awards

The Lydia Cabrera Awards provide research support of up to $5,000 to advance the study of Cuban history between 1492 and 1868. These awards are specifically designed to support three types of scholarly activities: original research on Cuban history in Spanish, Mexican, and U.S. archives; the publication of meritorious books on Cuba currently out of print; and the publication of historical statistics, historical documents, and guides to Spanish archives relating to Cuban history during this period. Applicants must be trained in Latin American history and possess knowledge of Spanish. The program requires that successful recipients disseminate their research results through scholarly publications, professional conference papers, or public lectures at educational institutions. A limited number of awards are made annually by a committee appointed by the Conference on Latin American History (CLAH) president and confirmed by the CLAH General Committee. Applicants must be CLAH members and either currently engaged in graduate studies at a U.S. institution or affiliated with a college/university faculty or accredited historical association in the United States.