Year-round, students are offered a broad range of research, internship, and educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in and/or focusing on Latin America.
Student Opportunities
Structured Travel Opportunities
Term-Time
In partnership with the Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA) students are able to participate in three distinct term-time Study Abroad Programs in Latin America.
Student Funding
Independent Experience Stipend
Stipend supports Harvard students in pursuing substantive opportunities, independently designed and executed, within Latin America.
Grants for Student Groups
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.
Certificate Program & Thesis Prizes
Certificate Program
DRCLAS awards a 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 and experience relating to the region.
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.
Graduate Study Opportunities
Graduate Student Associate positions are designed to facilitate and supplement a student’s independent research toward the PhD or advanced professional degree on topics related to Latin America.
Apply to be a Graduate Student Associate
DRCLAS works with the admissions and financial aid offices at the various graduate and professional schools to offer the following fellowships for Master’s and/or PhD candidates enrolled in one of Harvard University’s professional schools.