Program Overview

American Research Institute in Turkey - ARIT

The American Research Institute in Turkey may offer fellowships for participants in the summer program in intensive advanced Turkish language at Boaziþi University in Istanbul, pending funding.

Program Announcement

The program will take place from June to August 2026.

The Fellowship Program

The fellowship supports the advanced study of Turkish.

Predeparture Activities

Participation in the program includes 6 hours of preparation and orientation activities online.

Course of Study

The Boaziþi TLCP is an intensive language program, with four hours of classes plus lab and conversation hours each weekday.

• Classes are conducted in Turkish, with informal and formal styles introduced and reviewed through classroom instruction, laboratory work, and open conversations with teaching assistants.
• Weekly lectures are given on various aspects of Turkish culture ranging from economics, history, literature, fine arts, architecture, and others by scholars specialized in their fields as well as weekly Turkish film sessions.

Eligibility Requirements

To be a fellowship applicant, you must:

1. Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States
2. Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level academic program, or be faculty
3. Have a minimum B average in current program of study
4. Perform at the high-intermediate level on a proficiency-based admissions examination

Application Procedure

The application includes:

1. Application form including your contact information, educational status and history, and statement of purpose
2. Two letters of reference, including one that addresses your abilities as a language learner
3. Official transcript
4. Application fee in the amount of $25

It is also possible to apply directly to the Turkish Language and Culture Program.