Thoma Foundation Art of the Spanish Americas Research & Travel Award Application

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To be considered for a Thoma Foundation Art of the Spanish Americas Research & Travel Award, please fill out the following form and attach the requested documents at the end of the form. PLEASE NOTE: Only ONE PDF file can be attached to each document upload field. Do not upload PDFs with combined documents. Application deadline extended: December 28, 2025.

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Applicant Name*

Applicant Pronouns*

Scholarly Experience*

Project Title*

Geographic Focus*

Amount Requested*

Briefly summarize your proposed project*

Describe any attempted outreach and communication exchanges to secure support for your project from the institutions and colleagues you will rely on during your course of research. This is especially important if applicant wishes to access archives, collections or artworks housed in churches, museums, etc.*

Additional Documents

Project Proposal*

Limit to three double-spaced pages, plus up to one optional page of images. Include your goals, research objectives and measurable outcomes.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

C.V.*

Limit five pages. Include any professional experience, honors, awards, and publications

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Bibliography*

Limit one page. Identify the sources that you will use to frame and carry out the project.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Work Plan Timeline*

Limit one page. Submit an estimated timeline for the work you will conduct in your award period. Include any travel and projected milestones.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Budget*

Limit one page. Include a detailed budget for your proposed course of research or study.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Evidence of Local Support*

Include any documentation that serves as evidence of your attempt to secure support for your project and attach any relevant communications. This might include communications with institutions whose collections and archives will be critical to the success of the project or a narrative description of the applicant's efforts.

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

Two Letters of Reference*

Pre-doctoral applicants must include a letter of reference from their dissertation advisor. Museum professionals must include a letter of support from their department head or director. Scholars may use traditional references.

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

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