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METU Joint Research Program

Middle East Technical University (METU) and NC State are collaborating on a special call for joint research projects under the Research Universities Support Program (ADEP) of the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK).

Overview

Middle East Technical University (METU) is launching a new funding initiative focused on Research Triangle universities. The new program will provide $100-200K USD for accepted projects that include both NC State and METU collaborators.

Funding is provided through the Research Universities Support Program (ADEP) of the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK). Within ADEP 2027, METU is part of a International ADEP Special Call for projects. The special call focuses on joint research, mutual researcher mobility and the training of doctoral students with international universities.

Details

Sponsor

Research Universities Support Program (ADEP) of the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK)

Program

International ADEP Special Call for joint projects with universities ranked in the top 350 of the THE or QS rankings. Partnerships with Research Triangle universities (NC State, UNC Chapel Hill and Duke) will receive additional points in the evaluation.

Project budget and length

Approximately USD $100,000–200,000 per project. Project duration is 18 to 36 months.

NC State researcher role

NC State researchers will co-coordinate the project team, lead at least one work package and co-advise METU doctoral students working on the project. Co-advising doctoral students is required for the Research Triangle bonus points.

Costs

Mobility costs for METU and NC State researchers are covered by the METU ADEP project budget. Any consumables or analytical services utilized on NC State’s campus are expected to be covered by NC State.

Application deadline: December 20, 2026

Applications must be submitted by the METU Principal Investigator by December 20, 2026

Application

  • The METU principal investigator prepares and submits the application, manages the project budget and is responsible for reporting.
  • NC State collaborators are required to consult with their College Research Office (CRO) to review and submit the Researcher Commitment Form as part of the proposal submission process. OSP is available to assist as needed.

Contact

Please email [email protected] with any questions.