Overview
Field Research Grants are intended to provide graduate students with early experience conducting hands-on field research in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the opportunity to develop independent research projects. These grants are for travel to and in-person field research in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2026 Tinker Grant Guidelines can be found here: Grant Guidelines
Application Process
Applications are due 11:59 pm on February 2, 2026.
- Complete the 2026 application form: https://forms.gle/e725AoDvxuiVKqkW9
- Upload a proposal narrative to the application.
- Upload a curriculum vitae (CV) and academic transcript ( unofficial transcript is acceptable) to the application.
- Ensure that one faculty member has submitted a recommendation for you using the following link: https://forms.gle/7YP6zDsqUmT9a5TH6
- Submit all application materials by 11:59 pm, February 2, 2026.
More Information
- For more information, write to Julia Byrd, julia.byrd@berkeley.edu
- Click here for a see a list of past projects
- Curious to hear about student experiences in the field? The Tinker Field Research Collaborative is a group of universities that support students with Tinker Field Research grants. The Collaborative has produced a podcast to highlight Tinker student research and experiences. Listen to the first episode or second episode.