Give to the LAII

We welcome and appreciate the support of our alumni and friends. Donations of all sizes are vital and gratefully accepted, and strengthen our ability to further our mission. Each gift makes a difference by contributing to program excellence and student scholarship, research, and travel.

You can make a one-time donation below. For other giving opportunities, please visit the UNM Foundation website. 

Latin American & Iberian Institute General Fund

The Latin American & Iberian Institute General Fund provides research funding for graduate students and faculty whose scholarship focuses on Latin American, supports public research lectures and provides funding for outreach activities of the Institute. Donate to the general fund here.

Latin American Studies Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund supports undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Latin American Studies. Students may also be enrolled in a dual-degree program. Donate to the scholarship fund here.

LAII Student Field Research Grant Fund

The Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) Student Field Research Grants provide much-needed support for students working in Latin America across UNM’s colleges, schools and programs. They allow masters and professional students to complete research for their degrees and support PhD pilot projects. These life-changing grants are often the first received by students who go on to become leaders in their fields. Donate to the FRG fund here.

Latin American and Iberian Institute Outreach Fund

Funds are used for programs to further cultural and outreach activities for faculty, students, staff and community. Donate to the outreach fund here.

Joaquin Ortega Founder’s Endowment for US-Latin American Dialogue

This new endowment was established by Russ Davidson (Emeritus Curator of Latin American and Iberian Collections, UNM Libraries).  It honors Joaquín Ortega, the founding director of the School of Inter-American Affairs (LAII’s predecessor), celebrates the long history of excellence in Latin American research and teaching at UNM, and supports inter-American dialogue. Funds will bring scholars, artists, and others from Latin America to New Mexico to share their knowledge and experience, and directly engage with the UNM and Albuquerque communities. Donate to the Ortega endowment here.