Thanks to the continued generosity of the Belda Family, the Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies is now able to offer fellowships to support research trips to Brazil by our doctoral candidates.

Priority is given to students who have completed their preliminary examination and been advanced to candidacy. Interested students should submit a proposal consisting of a two-page narrative, the dates when they plan to use their fellowship and a budget by April 1. Awards are based upon the significance and soundness of the project and its relevance to the student's research.