Yildiz Technical University PhD Scholarships

Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul, Türkiye is advertising PhD scholarships and postdoctoral positions for the Fall 2026 intake in the Social Sciences, with a strong focus on Environmental Economics and Energy Modeling.

The post is led by Professor Ghaffar Ali (Lead PI) with Professor Tunc Durmaz as Co-PI. The research project team is recruiting 3–4 fully funded PhD scholars and 1–2 postdoctoral fellows. The opportunity is based at Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul (European side), Türkiye.

PhD scholarship highlights: fully funded; applicants should have completed at least 16 years of formal education; preference is given to candidates under 30; research potential and publications in reputable journals are desirable; applicants must also satisfy the official PhD admission criteria of Yildiz Technical University.

Postdoctoral highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in the social sciences, preferably in Environmental Economics or Energy Modeling; early-career researchers are encouraged; preference is given to candidates under 35 and to those whose PhD was awarded within the last three years; a strong publication record, especially in Q1-ranked journals, is emphasized.

Application process: postdoctoral applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For the PhD scholarships, the post asks applicants to consult the university website for the official deadline and admission details. A supervisor acceptance letter deadline is noted as early June 2026.

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