The 2018-19 competition for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is currently open, offering 55 awards to the Western Hemisphere that will yield approximately 150 grants to faculty and professionals to teach and/or conduct research in all disciplines. To explore the opportunities available, consult the Catalog of Awards. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and the application deadline is August 1, 2017. We encourage interested applicants to consult our website for resources, and attend our virtual advising webinar on June 7, which will also be recorded. Please feel free to email us with any additional questions.
About LASA
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. With over 13,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the United States, LASA is the one association that brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe. LASA's mission is to foster intellectual discussion, research, and teaching on Latin America, the Caribbean, and its people throughout the Americas, promote the interests of its diverse membership, and encourage civic engagement through network building and public debate.
If you wish to interview a LASA Executive Council member, you can contact the LASA communications office at (412) 648-7929 or send an email to lasa@lasaweb.org.