Congruent with the Marilynn Thoma Fellowship, the Foundation offers annual grants to scholars, curators, art historians, and advanced graduate students working on MA theses or PhD dissertations in support of projects and research initiatives that will advance the field of the art of the Spanish Americas. These grants are meant to help defray the costs of research-related expenses. Funding is provided each year to several scholars selected by an international jury of undisclosed experts in the field. Two letters of reference are required. 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. Please visit the award's website for more information.