Applications are still being accepted for select courses. Prospective students are encouraged to apply soon if they are interested in one of the following offerings: Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) Kazakh (Elementary & Intermediate) …
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Call for Applications: BTAA Summer Institute in Central Asian Studies & Humanities Research Methods
We invite applications for the inaugural BTAA (Big Ten Academic Alliance) Summer Institute in Central Asian Studies & Humanities Research Methods (Indiana University, July 2026), a selective NEH-funded doctoral training program. The institute is designed …
Additional FLAS Awards Available for SASLI – Summer 2026
A supplemental SASLI FLAS competition is now open for Summer 2026. Prospective SASLI students may apply at flas.wisc.edu by selecting “SASLI – Summer 2026 Supplemental Competition.” The application deadline is March 8 at 11:59 PM …
Now Hiring SEAFLI Resident Directors for Fall 2026
American Councils is seeking qualified candidates for two Resident Director positions for the Fall 2026 Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SEAFLI) programs in Malang, Indonesia and Hanoi, Vietnam. 📅 Anticipated Employment Dates: August 1–December 31, …
WISLI 2026 Funding Application Now Open
The WISLI Tuition Scholarship application form is the same one used to apply for the SASLI Half Fee Remission and SEALC Scholarship, allowing you to be considered for multiple competitions through a single application. You …
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Peace Corps Opportunities This Fall Semester
Interested in the Peace Corps? Here are ways to get involved this fall: Office HoursWednesdays, 1:30–3:30 PM | 200-B BascomDrop in, or schedule through Starfish / email peacecorps@international.wisc.edu Peace Corps Application Workshop (Online)Monday, Sept. 9 …
WISLI Celebrates Successful Summer with Expanded Scholarships and Student Engagement
Check out this article from the UW-Madison International Division! “This summer, the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) concluded a season of remarkable growth and renewed commitment to language education. Offering high-quality and proficiency-driven language courses, …
CSEAS Announces Large-Scale Initiative for Sustainable Southeast Asian Language Education
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), part of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison, is launching the next phase of its significant, long-standing efforts in sustainable Southeast Asian language education. …
5 Questions for a Public Policy Grad Learning Indonesian
Meet Betty—a CLS & Boren alumna who earned degrees in Political Science & Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Public Policy (International Economic Development) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Beyond …