Program Application – Mangalam Research Center

Language Program Application

This completed form, your statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts, writing sample, resume, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by May 4, 2018.

If you are human, leave this field blank.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Program For Which You Are Applying: *

Language For Which You Are Applying: *

Classical Sanskrit

Classical Tibetan

Please select your preference for Classical Sanskrit or Classical Tibetan.

Ability to Switch

I'm flexible about this language selection.

Please check the box above if you would be interested in switching from Tibetan to Sanskrit, or from Sanskrit to Tibetan, if your preferred language program does not get sufficient enrollment to move forward.

Country of Citizenship *

If you are enrolled at a school, please identify and indicate status, field of study, and date degree is expected. *

If you are not currently enrolled, please list last school attended, field of study, and highest degree achieved. *

Please describe any training in other languages, with highest level of proficiency attained, including Buddhist languages. *

Please list other coursework or training not reflected on your transcript that has helped you prepare to participate for this program of study. *

Where did learn about the program?

List website, school, individual or other source.

Reference 1 *

Please provide the full name, institutional affiliation, email address, and phone number of the individual who will be writing a reference letter on your behalf. You are responsible for having this person email the letter of reference by the May 4 deadline to programs[at]mangalamresearch.org.

Reference 2 *

Waiver

Please check this box to indicate that you voluntarily waive your right to see your letters of recommendation.

Statement of Purpose *

Please write a statement of interest explaining how the program for which you are applying is appropriate and timely for you, personally and/or professionally. (Please use separate page and email to us if more than 300 words)

Intellectual Autobiography *

Please write an intellectual autobiography describing the formation of your academic interests, interests in Buddhism, or interest in translation. (Please use separate page and email to us if more than 300 words)

Partial Tuition Waiver Request

If you would like to request a partial tuition waiver, please describe your special circumstances here. Include significant accomplishments, unique contributions you could make to the program, and/or the significance of the waiver on your ability to enroll (due to financial need or personal circumstances).

Additional Documentation

The Post-Baccalaureate program requires additional documentation to complete your application. These include unofficial transcripts, a writing sample, two letters of recommendation, and a resume or CV, as described in the application instructions. Please forward all required materials to programs@mangalamresearch.org. Upon receipt of all documentation, your application packet will be forwarded to our admissions committee. You may provide detail of the items to be sent to us in the space above.

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After submitting your application above, please click here to continue to pay the $50 application fee.

Mangalam Research Center for Buddhist Languages
Attn: Program Admissions
2018 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704