The Centre for Applied Turkey Studies (CATS) Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded research program hosted in Berlin, designed for experts working on Turkey-related policy, society, and international relations.
It is implemented under the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, one of Europe’s top policy research institutes.
What You’ll Get (Funding Benefits)
💰 Monthly stipend (competitive, depends on experience)
🏠 Accommodation support in Berlin
✈️ Travel costs covered
📚 Access to high-level research resources
🌍 Work with top policy experts in Europe
Who Can Apply?
A researcher, policy expert, journalist, or think tank professional
Working on Turkey, EU-Turkey relations, migration, security, or geopolitics
Holding a Master’s or PhD (or equivalent experience)
Able to conduct independent research in English
Fellowship Duration
Usually 6–12 months (flexible depending on project)
Research Focus Areas
EU–Turkey relations
Migration & mobility
Foreign policy & security
Economy, governance & society
Application Requirements
📄 CV (academic or professional)
✍️ Research proposal (VERY IMPORTANT)
📑 Writing samples / publications
📨 Motivation letter
