Center for Latin American Studies, Stanford University

Drawing on a distinguished faculty with multidisciplinary experience and a long history of research expertise in Latin America, the Center for Latin American Studies at Stanford University (CLAS) offers academic programs for students, coordinates a range of academic conferences and lectures that span varied geographic regions and diverse academic disciplines, and fosters interdisciplinary research for students and faculty by providing fellowships and funding opportunities. Since its founding more than 40 years ago, the Center has regularly hosted eminent scholars, noted public figures, and internationally-prominent policy makers.