Dear Academics and Researchers,
The Higher Education Council (YÖK) has announced the application process for 2026 for the ‘International Researcher Programmes’ launched to encourage doctoral students and faculty members to conduct research at international standards at leading universities around the world.
Applications for 2026 will be accepted in four (4) periods, and the schedule for the application and evaluation processes is provided below:
| Process | 1st Period | 2nd Period | 3rd Period | 4th Period |
| Individual Application Dates | 02.03.2026 – 20.03.2026 | 18.05.2026 – 05.06.2026 | 03.08.2026 – 21.08.2026 | 19.10.2026 – 06.11.2026 |
| YÖKSİS University Approval | 23.03.2026 – 30.03.2026 | 08.06.2026 – 15.06.2026 | 24.08.2026 – 31.08.2026 | 09.11.2026 – 16.11.2026 |
| Senate/YK Decision Cover Letter Deadline | 13.04.2026 | 03.07.2026 | 11.09.2026 | 27.11.2026 |
| YÖK Evaluation and Results | 01.05.2026 | 17.07.2026 | 09.10.2026 | 18.12.2026 |
For further information: https://www.yok.gov.tr/tr/announcements/yokten-uluslararasi-arastirma-programlari-2026-yili-basvuru-takvimi-duyurusu-IEBs4
