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Research Funding Bulletin

METU – NC State Joint Research Program

Program Overview

Middle East Technical University (METU) is launching a joint research funding initiative in partnership with NC State. METU is ranked #305 globally in the QS World University Rankings and is recognized for its excellence across engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences. This initiative is funded through the Research Universities Support Program (ADEP) of the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK).

Funding & Duration

  • Award Amount: $100,000 – $200,000 USD per project (funding may be used to cover project-related travel in both directions).
  • Project Duration: 18 – 36 months.
  • Proposal Deadline: December 20, 2026.

Student Co-Supervision & Mobility

  • PhD Co-Supervision: Each funded project must include co-supervision of at least one METU PhD student.
  • Visiting Exchange: Projects require a visiting research period at NC State for the METU PhD student (up to 3 months).

Application & Review Process

  • College Research Office (CRO) Consultation: NC State collaborators must consult with their College Research Office (CRO) to review and complete the researcher commitment form as part of the proposal submission process.
  • OSP Support: The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is available to provide guidance and assistance as needed.

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