ARIT Summer Fellowships for Intensive Advanced Turkish Language
Official program details and application requirements for the American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) summer fellowship for advanced Turkish language study at Boğaziçi University.
Citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States; Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level academic program, or be faculty; Minimum B average in current program of study; Perform at the high-intermediate level on a proficiency-based admissions examination
Requirements
Full-time student or scholar affiliated at an academic institution
Application materials
Application form (contact information, educational status/history, statement of purpose); Two letters of reference (one addressing language learner abilities); Official transcript; $25 application fee via Paypal
How to apply
Complete the application online; Submit transcripts and letters electronically to aritfellowship@georgetown.edu; Apply separately to the Turkish Language and Culture Program at Boğaziçi University by April 17, 2026
Important dates
Program dates: 11 June – 7 August 2026; ARIT fellowship deadline: April 15, 2026, 5 p.m.; Boğaziçi University program application deadline: April 17, 2026
Contact
Dr. Sylvia Önder, Director, Head of the Turkish Language Program, Georgetown University, aritfellowship@georgetown.edu; Turkish Language and Culture Program, Boğaziçi University, tlcp@boun.edu.tr, (90-212) 359-4913
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