IDEoPOP Doctoral Fellowship in Turkey

  •  PhD, Fellowship
  •  15-Nov-2024
  •   Turkey
  • $$  Fully-funded doctoral fellowship, including salary and allowances

Bilkent University invites applications for one Doctoral Fellowship in the new pan-European doctoral network ‘The International Dimensions and Effects of Populism’ (IDEoPOP).

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet several criteria. first, candidates should hold a master’s degree in Political Science or a closely related field, demonstrating strong theoretical and empirical research skills. Additionally, candidates must comply with the Marie Sk?odowska-Curie mobility rule, meaning they must not have lived or worked in Turkey for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the application date. Applicants must not already hold a doctorate at the time of recruitment.Bilkent University is one of the country’s leading private universities, known for its strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. Established in 1984, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including engineering, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.

Bilkent Üniversitesi Information

Bilkent Üniversitesi Grants

IDEoPOP Doctoral Fellowship in Turkey Founded in 1984, Bilkent Üniversitesi (Bilkent University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Bilkent Üniversitesi is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Bilkent Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Political Science, with a focus on the international dimensions and effects of populism.
  • Admissible Criteria:
    To be eligible, applicants must:
    • Hold a Master’s degree in Political Science or a related discipline
    • Have excellent theoretical and empirical skills
    • Demonstrate proficiency in English (valid TOEFL, IELTS, or Bilkent PAE score required)
    • Meet the MSCA mobility rule (must not have resided or worked in Turkey for more than 12 months in the past 36 months)
    • Not hold a doctorate at the time of recruitment
    • Submit a cover letter, project proposal, CV, and copies of academic transcripts and degrees
    • Meet additional requirements specified by the Bilkent University Political Science Department.

Offered Benefits

The fellowship includes a competitive salary in accordance with MSCA regulations, comprising:
• 2,194€ per month Living Allowance
• 600€ per month Mobility Allowance
• 660€ per month Family Allowance (if applicable)

Application Process

Applications must include a cover letter, project proposal, CV, academic transcripts, GRE or ALES scores, and English proficiency exam results. Applications should be submitted by 15 November 2024.

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