CIFLTE Fellow Program

CIFLTE Fellow Program


The CIFLTE Fellow Program provides state-of-the-art training in foreign/second language pedagogy and guidance on foreign/second language research.

The program particularly welcomes applications from the following groups of people: 

  • Current university faculty members with a research interest in line with CIFLTE's core missions.
  • Current doctoral students/candidates with a research interest in line with CIFLTE's core missions.

The program comprises two components:

  • Coursework
  • Research mentoring

For more information about the application deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year, please reach out to the CIFLTE team at ciflte@tc.columbia.edu.

  • Application Fee: $100 (on/before priority deadline); $150 (after priority deadline)
  • Please send a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, and two letters of recommendation* to ciflte@tc.columbia.edu.

*Two letters of recommendation should be sent to ciflte@tc.columbia.edu directly by recommenders.

Inquiries should also be directed to ciflte@tc.columbia.edu.

We usually respond to all inquiries within two business days. If you don't receive a response during this time, please email us again.

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