The MA in Linguistic Theory & Typology (MALTT) at the University of Kentucky offers training by a world class faculty in theoretical frameworks  for approaching descriptive and sociolinguistic data with a special focus on how grammatical features are
distributed across the world's languages. Emphasis is given to language
modeling through computational and quantitative methods.  There are two main
tracks, a morphosyntax track and a sociolinguistics track. Multiple 2-year funded opportunities exist as TAs and RAs.  Positions come with a full tuition waiver plus stipend ($13,275) and subsidised health insurance.  Granted on a competitive basis. Inquiries welcome. Apply at http://linguistics.as.uky.edu/maltt   Deadline for consideration of funding January 15 2014