Bernard Wheelahan Latin American Travel Grant

The Bernard Wheelahan Latin American Travel Grant is offered annually by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences to assist students with costs associated with travel to and within Latin America for the purposes of undertaking fieldwork, or an exchange or internship. The award provides $1,800 to support student travel and research activities in Latin American countries, including the Caribbean islands. Funding for this award has been provided by a bequest to the Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies (ANCLAS) through the generosity of Pacific-Hydro Pty Ltd. The grant honors Mr Bernard Wheelahan, who chaired the Council on Australia-Latin America Relations from its inception in 2001 until 2010. Mr. Wheelahan has had extensive business experience in Latin America and has been a major force in strengthening ties between Australia and the region. The award is available to both domestic and international students enrolled at the Australian National University in undergraduate, postgraduate, or higher degree research (HDR) programs. Up to two awards are offered each year, with the full value payable in one instalment upon acceptance to enable the recipient to travel at the beginning of semester. Eligible students must be enrolled in an approved exchange or internship program within Latin America, or be PhD students travelling to conduct in-country research such as fieldwork, archival work, or study of museum collections.