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Submit Nominations for Exploratory Travel Award

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Published
6 Oct 2026
Closes
15 Jan 2027
Reference
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Sector
IT & Telecom

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A buyer has published a funding call in it & telecom: “Submit Nominations for Exploratory Travel Award”. Submissions close on 15 January 2027, 101 days from today. Quote reference submit-nominations-for-exploratory-travel-award in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 10,669 open it & telecom notices on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers the Exploratory Travel Award, providing up to $5,000 for PhD students to conduct travel-based research in Latin America. This award supports early-career scholars in developing research projects centered on the Art of the Spanish Americas. The application deadline is 15 January 2027. The Exploratory Travel Award aims to aid PhD students in visiting archives, museums, and art collections in Latin America. This initiative enables the development of innovative research projects, which can later be submitted for pre-doctoral fellowships, such as the Marilynn Thoma Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Art of the Spanish Americas. The award is particularly focused on enhancing the study of painting and sculpture in viceregal South America. This award provides crucial support for early-career PhD students aiming to establish a strong foundation in research on the Art of the Spanish Americas. It enables the development of comprehensive and innovative research proposals that can significantly contribute to this specialized field of study. For questions, contact [contact details removed]. What is the maximum funding available? The award provides up to $5,000 per recipient. Who can apply for this award? Early-career PhD students enrolled in accredited programs, particularly those without similar institutional funding. What activities does the award support? The award supports travel to archives, museums, and art collections in Latin America for research on the Art of the Spanish Americas. When will I know if my application is successful? Applicants will be notified by 15 March 2027. Can the award be used for equipment purchases? No, the award cannot be used for equipment such as cameras or laptops. Interested applicants should carefully review the official guidelines and prepare their application materials promptly. Ensure all documents are submitted by the deadline to be considered for this valuable opportunity.

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