James R. Scobie Memorial Award for Preliminary PhD Research

The purpose of the award is to permit a short, exploratory research trip abroad (normally four to twelve weeks) to determine the feasibility of a Ph. D. dissertation topic dealing with some facet of Latin American history. One or more travel grants will be awarded each year. The funds are to be used only for international travel expenses and may not exceed the amount of the grant. The grant must be used during the summer following the award. Under no circumstances is the award to be combined with a research grant for an extended stay. Scobie awards may be used in combination with other funds as long as they are not for international travel. The final report should indicate sources and amounts of all awards received.