Catarino and Evangelina Hernández Research Fellowship in Latino History

About this program

The Catarino and Evangelina Hernández Research Fellowship in Latino History, offered annually by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), awards $1,000 for the best research proposal on the history of Latinos in Texas. It supports projects intended to produce an article, book, or exhibition that documents and illuminates Latino experiences in Texas. Applicants must be individuals who submit a proposal (maximum two pages) specifying the research purpose, need for funds, and intended end product, and must include a complete curriculum vitae. Only electronic applications submitted via the TSHA Apply Now link and received by November 15, 2026 will be considered; the winning recipient must attend the TSHA Annual Meeting to receive the award and judges may withhold the prize at their discretion.