​​The alternative ways for the Application for the Center for Urban Studies:  

TÜBİTAK (Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council) 

• 2221 - Fellowships for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave
  
• 2236 - Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme
  
• 2216 - Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers
  

Postdoctorate Scholarship Programs for Turkish Citizens

• 2215 - Graduate Scholarship Programme for International Students
  
• 2235- Graduate Scholarship Programme for Least Developed Countries​
  

TURKEY GRANDS 

Research Grants are given in the scope of Turkey Grants to the international researchers and academics to encourage them to do useful collaborative research with faculty members in their fields of our country and to ensure the development of international scientific interactions among researchers. International students and/or researchers who are the citizens of another country than Turkey can apply to the Research Grants in the scope of Turkey Grants. Candidates must have completed a doctorate degree or have been completing dissertation for PhD. In addition to that, candidates must have an official Acceptance/Invitation Document for the research in a university in Turkey.

For the application:  website.

EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL FUNDING AND GRANTS

The European Research Council (ERC) offers a range of scholarship opportunities to support researchers from all ages and nations. 

For detailed information: website.

FULBRIGHT GRANTS
Fulbright scholarship supports Turkish and American researchers. 

For detailed information: websit​​​e.