Student Opportunities
Student Opportunities
DRCLAS is committed to empowering the next generation of scholars and professionals who are passionate about Latin America. Through a range of programs and resources, DRCLAS offers Harvard students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the region, engage in meaningful research, and connect with a vibrant academic community.
Summer Internship Program (SIP)
SIP offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage with Latin America in a meaningful manner that shapes professional skills, cultural knowledge, and language capabilities. The 8-week program enables students to foster connections within the region through invigorating internship placements, community-based cultural activities, and host family accommodations.
Mentoring and Language Acquisition in Brazil (MLAB)
MLAB (Mentoring and Language Acquisition in Brazil) empowers high-need Brazilian youth to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Since 2012, MLAB has provided one-on-one mentorships that build confidence, enhance critical thinking, and develop English language skills. Through quality mentorships and engaging content, our program offers life-enriching experiences where youth can learn from older peers and explore shared interests.
Certificate in Latin American Studies
DRCLAS awards the Certificate in Latin American Studies to Harvard College students and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences PhD candidates who complete an approved course of study, demonstrating their interdisciplinary expertise in and about the region.
Graduate Student Associates
DRCLAS hosts several Graduate Student Associates each year to support their independent doctoral studies and research on topics related to the region. One of the Center’s objectives in forming this program is to create an opportunity for graduate students to share their work with a broader audience, across disciplines.
Grants & Funding
Summer Research Travel Grants
DRCLAS supports travel-based thesis, dissertation or thesis-equivalent research of undergraduate and graduate students with the SRTG. Preference is given to students conducting research related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and/or Latinxs. Competitive grant cycles are offered every spring for summer use.
Student Group Grants
DRCLAS awards grants to Undergraduate Student Organizations, Graduate Student Organizations, University-wide student organizations, and Graduate Special Groups working with a Harvard faculty member for publications, workshops, conferences, and/or events at Harvard University related to Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx populations in the United States.
Prizes & Fellowships
Awards for graduating College seniors.
Thesis Prizes
The best theses in Latin American and Latinx studies are celebrated through the selection of student prizes. Award recipients are recognized at the Certificate Ceremony at the end of each academic year.
Steve Reifenberg Travel Fellowship
This fellowship encourages graduating seniors to engage in a transformative international experience in the area of social or environmental development in Latin America.
Clémence Jouët-Pastré Brazil Travel Fellowship
This fellowship award can be utilized to support research, language study, volunteer work and/or independent projects spanning any field or topic.
Brazil Office Fellowship
The Brazil Office Fellowship provides a professional exchange experience through a position with Harvard University’s Office in São Paulo. Duration of the Fellowship can range between six months and one year.