Fellowship

Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to Turkey (Türkiye)

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Award USD 12.2K–12.6K
Closing date No closing date
Location US
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The U.S. Student Study/Research Program offers recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, developing professionals, and artists an opportunity to conduct career-launching studies and research in Türkiye. Applications are assessed based on academic and professional excellence, as well as the applicant's potential to contribute to the mutual understanding and cultural exchange between the United States and Türkiye. The program provides a 9-month grant beginning in mid-September and running through mid-June, with opportunities to engage with over 200 universities and experience a vibrant academic community at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Successful applicants should be committed to engaging with local communities and actively participating in cultural exchange opportunities. The program includes orientation meetings, mid-year seminars, and final evaluation meetings organized by the Turkish Fulbright Commission.
9 - 10 mo
7 awards
research international studies cross-cultural research academic research humanities social sciences arts sciences Turkish studies regional studies interdisciplinary research

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Citizenship

🇺🇸 United States

Project Locations

🇹🇷 Turkey

Region

Turkey

Years from Degree

Up to 8 years

How to apply

Interview required Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv · research_proposal · letters_of_recommendation · transcripts

Review process

Applications assessed based on academic and professional excellence and potential to contribute to mutual understanding. Turkish Fulbright Commission reserves the right to interview finalists via online platform.

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • housing
  • health_insurance
  • training
  • networking

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • present_findings
  • acknowledge_funder
  • final_report

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