American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) - Dissertation Fellowships

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Deadline2025-12-15

Award amountFully-funded

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) Language Programs Brochure

An informational brochure detailing AIIS intensive language programs, including summer, semester, and academic year options, curriculum, housing, application procedures, and costs.

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Deadline

mid-January

Award amount

Limited tuition scholarships available

Eligibility

Graduate students; Junior-level undergraduate students; Senior-level undergraduate students; Teachers in area studies; Individuals who can demonstrate how intensive language study will further their professional goals

Requirements

Statement of purpose (max 500 words); Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended; Two letters of recommendation (one from a language instructor preferred; graduate students should include one from their primary advisor)

Application materials

Statement of purpose; Unofficial transcripts; Two letters of recommendation

How to apply

Submit an online application via the AIIS portal at https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiis_language_program_application/; Indicate interest in AIIS funding within the application if seeking financial aid

Important dates

Applications open: early October; Application deadline: mid-January

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