All Contemporary Turkish Studies visiting fellows are affiliated with the European Institute (EI) and must ultimately apply to the EI. Therefore, interested academics should carefully review the page on how to apply for a visiting position with the European Institute.
The Chair of Contemporary Turkish Studies can support a limited number of applications by writing a reference letter. The Chair welcomes applications from those who hold PhD degrees (regrettably, we cannot support visiting PhD students at this point) and on any aspect of Turkish politics, international relations or economy. Topics that match the research interests of Contemporary Turkish Studies would be assessed more favourably, however, new and innovative approaches to Turkish Studies are also encouraged.
If you wish to be considered for a support letter, please submit the following to ei.turkish.studies@lse.ac.uk:
- Detailed CV
- 2-page research proposal
- A reference letter written by someone who knows the candidate well (preferably an academic). Reference letters can be directly emailed to the above email address.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but those who would like to be considered for a September start date at the beginning of the academic year, should send their documents to ei.turkish.studies@lse.ac.uk one month in advance of the EI’s April deadline.
Externally funded research projects can be hosted by Contemporary Turkish Studies and the European Institute at LSE, subject to the approval of the department. Guidance on the application process of external funding schemes might be available through the Chair and the LSE Research and Innovation team.