2025-2026
Application opens: April 2, 2024
Application deadline: October 8, 2024 (at 5:00 p.m. EST)
Overview
2 Greece-Turkey Fulbright Joint Research Award
Award Profile
This joint award is provided by the Greek and Turkish Fulbright Commissions and allows students to engage in comparative trans-regional research and/or study. Up to two awards per academic year are open to candidates at all degree levels. While applications from Master and Ph.D. candidates are preferred, well-researched projects by recent college/university graduates will also be accepted. Applications from all fields will be considered; however, preference will be given to applicants in the following fields related to Greece and Türkiye: environmental studies, marine biology, disaster management and emergency preparedness, Classical, Byzantine, Ottoman studies, political science, social sciences, classical studies / archaeology, cultural policy, music and the arts, and tourism (including eco- and agro-tourism). The award is for 9 months with 4.5 months spent in each country. Applicants may select which country to visit first, depending on the needs of their project.
Following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all applications will be evaluated without prejudice toward individuals with disabilities. The Turkish Fulbright Commission and Fulbright Greece are fully committed to recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every person, and to the provision of equal rights and opportunities.
Recruitment for all educational exchange programs is based on open, and fair national competition, and on individual merit and academic excellence. Transparency in the selection process is assured.
Grant Period
9 Months
September Start
The award is for 9 months with terms equally divided between the two host countries. Grantees are expected to be in the first country of destination in mid-September for the required Initial Orientation Meeting.
Applicants may select which country to visit first, depending on the needs of their project. Grants in either country must be completed by late June.
In-Country Orientation
Grantees are expected in the first country of destination at least a few days before the beginning of the academic year and are required to attend a Fulbright Commission orientation.
Candidate Profile
Candidates at all degree levels are accepted, but preference is given to Master's and Ph.D. candidates. Applications from all fields will be considered; however, preference will be given to applicants in the following fields related to Greece and Türkiye: environmental studies, marine biology, disaster management and emergency preparedness, Classical, Byzantine, Ottoman studies, political science, social sciences, classical studies / archaeology, cultural policy, music and the arts, and tourism (including eco- and agro-tourism).
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Greece
The Fulbright Student Program is an important component of the Fulbright Foundation's mission to bring outstanding U.S. students from a wide variety of disciplines to Greek institutions of higher learning and state or private organizations in order to promote cultural and educational ties between the two countries through scholarly interaction and collaboration.
Facts about Greece and the Greek Educational System are available here
Previous Fulbright Recipients
U.S. Fulbrighters to Greece share their testimonies and impact of the Fulbright program Alumni Impact https://www.fulbright.gr/en/alumni/alumni-impact
U.S. Alumni Speak https://www.fulbright.gr/en/alumni/us-alumni-speak
Türkiye
A transcontinental country with a rich historical and cultural heritage, Türkiye is one of the earliest permanently settled regions in the world. The country offers quality higher education and research opportunities on modern campuses. With more than 200 universities, throughout the country, research opportunities in Türkiye are countless.
Please visit the website of the Turkish Fulbright Commission for further information.
Accepted Degree Levels
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Not Required
Independent research projects with minimal support from local English-speaking hosts may require a good command of Turkish and/or Greek languages. Some study of Turkish and Greek prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research: Yes
Graduate Degree Enrollment: No
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Applicants are encouraged to secure affiliation(s) in Greece and Türkiye and submit letters of invitation/affiliation indicating name/position of host and details on collaborating educational/cultural organization/institution. Projects must be well formulated and achievable under the guidance of an adviser/mentor at an educational, cultural, or government institution. Library and research facilities are generally limited.
Candidates who are interested in applying for a grant in Türkiye are welcome to contact the Turkish Fulbright Commission for further information.
Prospective candidates are also encouraged to visit the Turkish Fulbright Commission's YouTube channel where they can find videos with former grantee testimonials and other informational videos.The Fulbright Foundation in Greece can assist candidates with affiliations but it is up to the candidate to secure a host institution/organization. Placements take place throughout Greece. Students can seek affiliations here https://www.fulbright.gr/en/study-in-greece/resources
The Turkish Fulbright Commission and the Fulbright Foundation in Greece reserve the right to interview finalists via an online platform or by telephone.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition offered at discretion of host university/Award.
Fulbright Greece may provide partial associate membership fees to students affiliated with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA).
Housing Arrangements
Grantees arrange their own housing in Türkiye.
Grantees are responsible for arranging their own accommodation in Greece.
Greek dual citizens are welcome to apply. Applicants are permitted to reside in Greece in the year prior to the grant.
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name please select the Greece-Turkey Award from the drop-down menu to be considered for this award. You must select Greece for Country 1 and Türkiye for Country 2.
Increase of monthly maintenance allowance by 150 USD for up to two dependents for the Greek portion of the grant. The Turkish Fulbright Commission does not offer dependent support for this grant category.
Visa Requirements
Candidates will work with the Greek Commission to obtain the correct visa and necessary documentation for their arrivals. Visas to Greece for Fulbrighters and their dependents are provided free of charge. This type of visa is also a residence permit which covers the total grant period and allows for travel in and out of Greece and the Schengen Treaty Area.
In Türkiye, grantees are responsible for acquiring the proper visa and permits for their grant. Visas should be obtained from a Turkish Embassy/Consulate.
Grantees are required to pay their own visa application fees. Permit application fees will be covered by the Turkish Fulbright Commission. In addition, costs associated with acquiring any official documentation required for the necessary permit application, including a valid health insurance in Türkiye, are also covered by the Turkish Fulbright Commission.
Research Permission (Araştırma İzni): In addition to acquiring the appropriate visa, depending on the nature of the research project, some grantees may be expected to obtain research permission from the relevant ministries, research centers, museums, or libraries. Grantees are responsible for obtaining research permission (if necessary) for their research projects; however, the Turkish Fulbright Commission can provide guidance.
Additional Online Resources
Study in Greece: https://www.fulbright.gr/en/study-in-greece/resources
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Greece Contact
Nicholas Tourides, Educational Advisor/American Program Coordinator,
Fulbright Türkiye Contact
American Programs, Turkey:
Grant Benefits
Benefits vary according to Grant Category.
U.S. Fulbright Student Program (Greece-Türkiye Joint Country Awards)
Fulbright Greece offers the following benefits
- A monthly maintenance allowance at $1,300 increased by $150 per dependent and for up to two dependents
- A one-time settling-in allowance at $1,200 (for grantee only)
- Round-trip airfare up to $1,000 (for grantee only)
- Excess baggage allowance up to $200 (for grantee only)
- A Modern Greek language lessons allowance up to $450 (for grantee only)
- A book/research materials allowance up to $350 (for grantee only)
- Tuition fees for Associate Membership with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) up to $500 (if applicable and for grantee only)
- Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) Health Benefit Plan
Fulbright Türkiye offers the following benefits
A monthly maintenance allowance around $1350-1400, depending on location for the grantee only. No dependent benefits are envisaged in this grant category.
There is no settling in allowance, however a monthly housing support up to $350 is foreseen.
Up to $1000 in one time allowances to cover excess baggage fees, language training allowance and books & incidentals is envisaged.
A fixed amount to cover for one-way airfare (exact amount TBA)
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Turkish Fulbright Commission reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Terms and Conditions
Specific terms and conditions apply to all U.S. Fulbright Student programs as outlined by the Fulbright Scholarship Board. A full description of those terms and conditions can be found here
Application Procedures
The U.S. Fulbright Student program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) based on an agreement with the U.S. Department of State.
All applicants interested in applying under this Fulbright category must thoroughly review the U.S. Fulbright Student program website and apply there https://us.fulbrightonline.org/