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Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026

Awarded by Istanbul Policy Center at Sabanci University and Stiftung Mercator

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Conferences & Travel Grants

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Travel + Accommodation + Meals

Eligible Courses

International Relations between Turkey and Europe

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Turkish and EU nationals

Can Be Taken At

Warsaw, Berlin

Provider

Istanbul Policy Center at Sabanci University and Stiftung Mercator

Last Verified On

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Overview

Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Fellowship Program takes place in Warsaw and Berlin under the title "Between strong states and open societies - where does our future lie?". The goal of the Turkey Europe Future Forum is to reinforce networking and enhance mutual understanding among future decision-makers in Turkey, Germany, and other European countries. 

Eligibility for Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Fellowship Program:

  • Open to citizens of Turkey, Germany, or other European countries.
  • Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree but applicants with a Ph.D. degree are preferred.
  • Candidates without a Ph.D. should have adequate and relevant work experience and expertise
  • Outstanding young journalists, academics, and professionals with previous experience can apply for the scholarship.
  • During the Future Forum, participants should attend eight days of workshops, lectures, and intercultural training 
  • The project of the candidate should be focussed on the German-Turkish nexus.

Documents required:

  • Candidates should submit a completed application form.
  • A cover letter.
  • A detailed CV, which should also include a list of all academic publications.
  • Copies of relevant academic transcripts and/or diplomas of the candidate.
  • Applicants should submit a written proposal.

Value of Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Fellowship Program:

  • The successful applicants of the Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Fellowship Program will receive:
    • Travel expenses.
    • Accommodations and meals during the conference.
    • Other benefits.
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  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Istanbul Policy Center at Sabanci University and Stiftung Mercator. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026 is Expired.
  • Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026 is offered to Conferences & Travel Grants degree.
  • Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026 is offered for International Relations between Turkey and Europe.
  • Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026 is open for: Open to Turkish and EU nationals .
  • Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026 is offered by Istanbul Policy Center at Sabanci University and Stiftung Mercator.
  • Stiftung Mercator - Turkey Europe Future Forum Program 2026 covers Partial Funding, Travel + Accommodation + Meals.