Koç University Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Nationality No specific nationality required
• Age 18 - 60

• Job location Turkey
• Deadline

Koç University invites applications for its full-time postdoctoral fellowship in Istanbul, Türkiye, for the Fall 2026/27 semester. Applicants must provide at least three references, and the Final date to receive applications is November 15, 2026, at 23:59:59 Türkiye time.

The opportunity is listed as the KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and is associated with Koç University’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI). The stated type is full-time, and the listed study location is Istanbul, Türkiye. The application page identifies the intake as Fall semester 2026/27.

The source specifies one application requirement: at least three references must be provided. It does not state a research field, fellowship duration, funding package, language requirement, or selection stages. Applicants can browse the fellowship listings for related opportunities, while checking the official application page for the details provided by the university.

This opportunity is for applicants seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in Istanbul. Prospective applicants should be prepared to provide at least three references. The published information does not identify a particular discipline or add further eligibility conditions.

• Intake:
  Fall semester 2026/27.
• References:
  At least three are required.

According to the published program information, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Hold a PhD degree or provide an official letter confirming that they will obtain the degree within six months.

Have demonstrated research experience in a relevant academic field.

Have a record of academic publications, scholarly work, and academic references.

Demonstrate excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Possess leadership and teamwork skills.

Be capable of conducting research independently and collaboratively within research teams.

Be willing to guide and mentor researchers, undergraduate students, and master's students.

Demonstrate a commitment to research ethics and academic integrity.

Prepare a clear research proposal aligned with the research resources and facilities available at the university.

Obtain a letter of support from a faculty member at Koç University who will serve as the academic supervisor of the research project.

Koç University offers the following benefits to accepted researchers:

• A net monthly salary of 95,000 Turkish lira.
• A fixed-term research contract lasting between one and two years.
• Health insurance.
• Access to the university library and sports facilities.
• Flexible childcare benefits in accordance with university policies.
• Access to laboratories, research infrastructure, and technical equipment.
• Support in preparing applications for national and international research grants.
• Eligibility to apply for internal university grants supporting pilot research projects.
• Participation in seminars, workshops, and scientific training activities.
• Opportunities to contribute to academic publications, patent applications, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer.
• Visa and relocation assistance for international researchers when needed.

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