The James R. Scobie Award

The James R. Scobie Award provides up to $1,500 annually for exploratory research trips abroad to determine the feasibility of Ph.D. dissertation topics in Latin American history. The award is specifically designed to permit short exploratory research trips abroad, normally lasting four to twelve weeks. Up to five travel grants are awarded each year by a committee appointed by the CLAH president and confirmed by the CLAH General Committee. The funds are strictly designated for international travel expenses and must be used during the summer following the award, unless prior approval is granted from the Award Committee and the Executive Director of the Conference on Latin American History. The award cannot be combined with research grants for extended stays, though it may be combined with other funds as long as they are not for international travel. Recipients must be CLAH members and demonstrate language competence in Spanish or Portuguese.