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Become a member

Membership of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland is open to all research-active Hispanists resident in Great Britain or Ireland who have a current research interest in the languages or cultures of Iberia (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, Basque) or in related aspects of Hispanic, Lusophone or Latin American subjects. Hispanists living overseas who are former members of the Association, or are British subjects or Irish citizens, and who continue to be research active, qualify for membership. To be considered for membership, all applicants must be nominated by two existing members of the AHGBI.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All members of the AHGBI benefit for the following:

    - Preferential rates for registration at the annual conference.

    - Attendance at the AGM during the annual conference.

    - Eligibility for a variety of funding and support programs offered by the association.

    - Participation in the Mentoring Scheme.

    - Joining the AHGBI mailing list (to receive and post information regarding research activities, grants and academic positions).

  • Name

    Key dates

    Amount

    Eligibility

    Criteria

    AHGBI Annual Conference PGR Awards

    January

    £300 plus conference dinner (in-person);

    £100 (online)

    Postgraduate researchers

    (up to 12 months after viva)

    Conference abstracts

    AHGBI Research Travel Award for Graduate Students

    March/April-May

    Up to £500

    Graduate students

    Significance of trip

    Budget breakdown

    Supporting statement

    AHGBI Conference Award for Graduate Students

    March/April-May

    Up to £500

    Graduate students

    Significance of conference

    Budget breakdown

    Supporting statement

    Teacher Training/DELE Examiners Courses

    Spring

    N/A

    AHGBI members

    First come first served

    AHGBI Annual Conference ECA Awards

    January

    £300 plus conference dinner (in-person);

    £100 (online)

    5 years of viva completion. Temporary or pro-rata contract

    Conference abstracts

    Cervantes – AHGBI Annual Prize for ECA

    January

    Variable

    5 years of successful completion of viva.

    Project

Become a member

Membership of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland is open to all research-active Hispanists resident in Great Britain or Ireland who have a current research interest in the languages or cultures of Iberia (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, Basque) or in related aspects of Hispanic, Lusophone or Latin American subjects. Hispanists living overseas who are former members of the Association, or are British subjects or Irish citizens, and who continue to be research active, qualify for membership. To be considered for membership, all applicants must be nominated by two existing members of the AHGBI.