Rolling Deadline
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to invite applications for financial, promotional, and logistical support for events and presentations that align with our mission and research priorities.
We welcome requests for modest funding to support events held on any of Pitt’s campuses that focus on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diverse diasporic communities connected to these regions. Funding may also be used to support visitors participating in these events.
Guidelines
- Eligible Activities: Academic lectures, conferences, workshops, film screenings, cultural programming, reading groups and other public events related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and their diasporas.
- Funding Use: Modest contributions toward expenses such as honoraria, travel, materials, or promotional costs.
- Acknowledgment: All CLAS funding requires credit in event materials and announcements. Logos and branding guidelines are available upon request.
- Reporting Requirement: Event organizers must provide a short debrief or report to CLAS following the event.
How to Apply
To request support, please complete the CLAS Co-Sponsorship Request Form.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to events that foster collaboration across departments, highlight underrepresented voices, and contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.
Important Acknowledgment Requirement
All CLAS funding requires corresponding credit and explicit mention of the Center’s support. Please contact CLAS to obtain official logos and branding standards.
For more information, contact Luis G Van Fossen Bravo, Associate Director, bravo@pitt.edu