American Institute of Bangladesh Studies Bangla Language Fellowship Program

The American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) is delighted to announce the  intensive, immersion-based Bangla language training program. This program offers participants an excellent opportunity to develop proficiency in Bangla (Bengali) and its colloquial variations through an immersive learning experience in Dhaka or via remote instruction.

The AIBS Bangla Language Program is open to highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as early career faculty members from U.S. academic institutions. The program will run for eight weeks during the summer and will be administered by the Bangla Language Wing (BLW) at Independent University Bangladesh. Depending on travel conditions and State Department guidelines, the program will be offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format.

February

All Applicants Must Be:

• US Citizens
• Graduate or highly motivated undergraduate students, as well as early-career faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities.
  • Individuals who are not currently enrolled as students but can demonstrate a clear professional need for intensive language study are also encouraged to apply. 

Applications are welcomed from all language proficiency levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Familiarity with the Bangla alphabet before the program begins is recommended

Apply online