Funding and Support
Funding and Support for AHGBI Members
The AHGBI provides a range of funding and support for members at all stages of their careers. There are various streams of funding available for different types of activities: conference attendance, research support, and funding for visiting international fellows.
You must be a member of the AHGBI in order to apply for these awards. The Membership Secretary will accept applications at any time. However, please note that you should aim to submit your application form at the start of the academic year to ensure that you are eligible to apply for awards in that academic year. In all cases, you should submit your membership application first, before applying for any awards. You can still apply for awards whilst your membership is being processed. In these circumstances, your application will be considered, but you will be unable to receive any actual award until your membership is approved.
Postgraduate and Early Career Support
The AHGBI is strongly committed to enhancing the participation of postgraduate students and early-career academics in the life of the Association, and to engaging with the graduate community.
AHGBI Publication Prize
Each year, the AHGBI awards two prizes for the best doctoral dissertations in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies submitted and approved in any university of the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Research Excellence Plenary for Mid-Career Researchers
The Research Excellence Plenary scheme, designed to support and disseminate the work of a mid-career academic.
AHGBI Mentoring Scheme
Designed to connect members seeking guidance with experienced senior Hispanists form other institutions who are willing to offer their time and support.
AHGBI Development Fund Awards
The AHGBI offers three Development Fund Awards to support academic activity in the field of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies: Public Engagement Fund, Publication Support Fund and Reina Sofía Library Research Fund.
Visiting International Fellowship
This fellowship supports outstanding scholars in Hispanic or Luso-Brazilian Studies based at universities outside the UK and Ireland, enabling them to spend time at a UK or Irish higher education institution. The scheme aims to foster international collaboration and enrich academic exchange within the field.
Grant for REAH Conference Attendance
This grant supports AHGBI members in attending conferences organized by the Red Europea de Asociaciones de Hispanistas (REAH). The scheme aims to promote collaboration between AHGBI and its European partners, and to encourage international academic exchange within the field of Hispanic Studies.
AHGBI-WISPS Dorothy Sherman-Severin Research Fellowship
The Dorothy Sherman-Severin Research Fellowship is a joint initiative of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland (AHGBI) and Women in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin-American Studies (WISPS). The fellowship supports early-career researchers in Luso-Hispanic Studies who are based in the UK or Ireland. It is designed to provide both mentorship and financial support to scholars seeking to develop their research and academic careers in this field.
Instituto Cervantes London – Teacher Training / DELE Examiners Course
As part of a collaborative agreement with AHGBI, Instituto Cervantes Londres is pleased to offer three annual courses for AHGBI members. These opportunities are designed to support professional development in Spanish language teaching and assessment, and are open to members working in the field of Hispanic Studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Only members of the AGHBI can apply for funding and support. You can apply for awards whilst your membership is being processed, but you will be unable to receive any actual award or funding until your membership is approved.
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Funding and Support available
Name
Key dates
Amount
Eligibility
Criteria
AHGBI Annual Conference PGR Awards
January
£350 plus conference dinner (in-person);
£150 (online)
Postgraduate researchers
(up to 12 months after viva)
Conference abstracts
AHGBI Research Travel Award for Graduate Students
April-May
Pot of £2000 with notional cap of £750
Graduate students
Significance of trip
Budget breakdown
Supporting statement
AHGBI Conference Award for Graduate Students
April-May
Pot of £2000 with notional cap of £750
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
£350 plus conference dinner (in-person);
£150 (online)
Within 5 years of viva completion. Temporary or pro-rata contract
Conference abstracts
Cervantes – AHGBI Annual Prize for ECA
January
Variable
Within 5 years of viva completion.
Project
Spanish Embassy – AHGBI Annual Plenary
Early Autumn
Variable
Self-defined Mid-Career academic (not a professor)
Project
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All members of the AHGBI enjoy the following benefits:
- Preferential rates for registration at the annual conference.
- Attendance at the AGM during the annual conference.
- Eligibility for a variety of funding and support programmes 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).