In addition to supporting the Journal of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Association, OTSA membership helps support prizes, awards, and scholarships issued to students and scholars on an annual basis.

Call for Applications: 2026 OTSA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ($1500)

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE OTSA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 1.

The annual scholarship from the OTSA Undergraduate Scholarship fund created by the generous donations of our members (especially the late Dr. Nathan Altshuler) over the years provides an introduction to Turkey for qualified undergraduate students who have not had extensive prior experience in Turkey or in Turkish studies. The award is to be used for travel to Turkey and expenses while there, to supplement participation in a program in Turkish language, a study-abroad program, or a work internship; or for study or research in any aspect of Turkey’s history, culture or society.

  • Applications should be submitted to Selen Erdoğan at selen.evren@ashoka.edu.in
  • Applicants must currently be enrolled in a degree program at an institution of higher education but may be a graduating senior.
  • Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.

Travel may take place anytime between the announcement of the award and September 30, 2026.

Application Requirements:

1. Statement of Purpose, which should include:

  • how the proposed time in Turkey connects to the applicant’s experiences, interests, and goals;
  • the proposed dates of stay in Turkey and specifics of the program/internship/study, including the sponsoring institution/organization, contact name and numbers

2. current Curriculum Vitae
3. the most recent Official Academic Transcript. It should be sent directly by the university to Selen Erdoğan at selen.evren@ashoka.edu.in, no later than March 1, 2026.
4. Two Letters of Recommendation:  Referees should address letters directly to the OTSA Undergraduate Scholarship Selection Committee and submit them to Selen Erdoğan at selen.evren@ashoka.edu.in, no later than March 1, 2026.
5. No additional materials will be considered as part of the submission.

AATT 19th Graduate Student Conference: Call for Papers 

This conference aims to support and promote research that significantly utilizes sources in Turkish or other Turkic languages by graduate students from fields including but not limited to literature, history, linguistics, language education and related fields at North American academic institutions. It also offers a collaborative platform for the student presenters to share their work and exchange research ideas with their peers and the colleagues in attendance from the field. 

The AATT is dedicated to promoting and supporting the integration of your research areas. We truly believe in the power of collaboration and community, and we want you to be a part of it. Consider applying and/or encouraging graduate students to apply for AATT Graduate Student Conference. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduate students to showcase their skills and make a meaningful impact in the field while receiving feedback from the scholars in the field.

This year’s Graduate Student Conference will be held online on Friday, May 8, 2026. 

Call for Papers- Open

Students should submit a 250-word proposal for a paper together with the following information:

1.    Name

2.    Current institutional affiliation (department/university)

3.    Advisor’s name

4.    Educational background (undergraduate and graduate degree programs)

5.    Current status (taking courses, preparing for exams, researching dissertation, writing dissertation, defended/deposited dissertation)

6.    Title of dissertation (if applicable)

7.    Contact information (email, telephone number, preferred mailing address)

The deadline for submission of proposals is March 31, 2026.

Proposals should be submitted by email to aattsecretariat@gmail.com.

Applicants will be informed of the selection committee’s decision by April 10. 2026. Registration for the conference is free and open to all in the field. 

AATT is also pleased to announce the new ATAA Graduate Student Scholarship for the American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages (AATT) Graduate Student Conference. Please see this link for more information.