Postdoctoral Research Programs
Postdoctoral research and researcher appointment processes at METU are carried out through five programs. Review the programs below and access the relevant forms, directives and procedure documents.
CONTRACT RESEARCHER PROGRAM
YÖK-DOSAP
YÖK-DOSAP enables postdoctoral researchers to work under the supervision of a METU faculty member within an active project that has at least 12 months remaining as of the application date. Appointments may last for a maximum of three years.
The program is open to applications while active and subject to the available quota. International researchers are not eligible for YÖK-DOSAP.
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM
DOSAP
DOSAP enables researchers holding a doctoral degree to conduct research at METU for a temporary period under the supervision of a METU faculty member. Researchers employed by a university, public or private institution, as well as those who are not employed, may apply. No financial support is provided within the program.
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PART-TIME APPOINTMENT
Annex-46 Qualified Researcher Program
The program covers the part-time appointment of qualified researchers of Turkish or foreign nationality who hold a doctoral degree. Applications are initiated through the academic unit where the researcher intends to work and proceed through the relevant institutional approval stages.
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RESEARCHERS HOLDING A DOCTORAL DEGREE
Visiting Scholar Program
The program enables faculty researchers holding a doctoral degree and working at a university in Türkiye or abroad to conduct research at METU upon the invitation of a METU faculty member.
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GRADUATE-LEVEL RESEARCHERS
Graduate Visiting Researcher Program
The program enables researchers pursuing graduate education, or those who have completed graduate education but do not hold a doctoral degree, to conduct research at METU under the supervision of a METU faculty member.
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