Centre for Applied Turkey Studies (CATS) Fellowships 2026/2027

The Centre for Applied Turkey Studies (CATS) Fellowships 2026/2027 offers fellowships hosted by the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) for post-doctoral researchers, think tank members, and practitioners working on Turkey-related issues. The funding covers a monthly grant and research travel budgets for the duration of the fellowship in Berlin, with travel to and from Berlin covered separately. The programme focuses on topics including digitalisation and AI, critical raw materials, energy transition and climate change, and Turkish foreign and security policy amid geopolitical turmoil.

Monthly grant, research budget, travel coverage to/from Berlin, potential additional support for dependents traveling with the fellow

Open to post-doctoral researchers, think tank members, and practitioners working on Turkey-related issues; researchers who have not yet completed their PhD but have a solid track record may apply.

Submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, research proposal, CV, and transcripts to the provided contact email.