College of Liberal Arts, The University of Texas at Austin

CMAS Benson Summer Research Fellowship

The Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin offers short-term summer research fellowships at the Benson Latin American Collection for scholars in the fields of Mexican American and Latinx Studies. The Mexican American and Latina/o Studies Library Program housed in the Benson Latin American Collection was established in 1974 to support researchers of Mexican American and Latinx culture and history. The fellowships provide support for travel and housing expenses while in residence in Austin to conduct research using the Mexican American and Latinx collections at the Benson. Five fellowships of $1,000 each are awarded annually, including the Gloria Anzaldúa fellowship for projects utilizing the Gloria E. Anzaldúa papers and the Américo Paredes fellowship for projects using the Américo Paredes papers. The remaining three fellowships are designated for other areas in Mexican American and Latinx studies. Priority is given to applicants who might not otherwise be able to complete their research without fellowship support, and first-time applicants receive preference in the selection process.