Centro de investigaciones y Estudios Superiores (CIESAS) is one of Mexico's leading research institutes in the field of Social Anthropology with 150 researchers in 7 locations. The largest office is in Mexico City.

Program Orientation 
Opportunity for independent research at one of seven CIESAS locations for one semester. 1 position is open to IU graduate students.

Academic Program

• CIESAS leads research in Social Anthropology, History, Ethno-history and Linguistics.
• Strong Spanish language proficiency required.
• Spanish language courses are not included under the exchange.

Housing
Housing is provided.

Eligibility
You may apply if you

• Are a graduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• Have a clear research agenda or course of study that can be accommodated by CIESAS
• Have high Spanish language proficiency

How to apply for this Program

• Online application (see link below)
• Mandatory support documents

Application deadline

• October 28, 2011
• Notification by December 10, 2011

Financial Support

• OVPIA provides funds for the cost of round-trip airfare and will provide the student with insurance coverage for the time of their stay.
• CIESAS provides housing and a living stipend.