What is the Research Volunteer Program and what is not?
The Research Volunteer Program, which has been organized by the Universus Social Research Center since 2019, is a program for young researchers who are studying at the undergraduate level and have aspirations for academia and concerns about society.
The research volunteer program is not an internship program. The main purpose of the program, which is built on the principles of solidarity and learning together, is for everyone involved in the program to support each other in an area where there is no hierarchy.
Who Can Apply?
Young researchers studying at the undergraduate level in Istanbul who have aspirations for academia and concerns about society can apply. The Universus Social Research Center shapes itself through the work areas of its researchers. Therefore, anyone who wants to conduct research in the field of social sciences can apply to this program.
Program Content and Duration
- The Research Volunteer Program will be held between October 14, 2024 and January 12, 2025
- This program consists of two simultaneous stages: The first of these is the “Seminar Courses”, which will be held face-to-face in Istanbul and will last for 12 weeks. It includes discussion courses that include readings for each week and address fundamental intersecting discussions in different disciplines of social sciences. UNIVERSAL US SOCIAL RESEARCH Center, www.uni-versus.org - [email protected]
- The second is the “Research Process”, which will be carried out from the beginning to the end of the program. This process aims for the research volunteer, who may not have conducted any research before, to complete a study in the field and subject of their choice during the program period.
- The “Companionship System” brings together a Universus researcher working on similar topics and the research volunteer; aims to transfer experience, knowledge and experience to our young researchers. Thus, the volunteer will not be alone in the subjects he/she has difficulty with during the research process and will gain experience by requesting the necessary academic support from his/her companion.
- Research Volunteers are expected to fulfill the above-mentioned requirements throughout the program.
How Can I Apply?
Those who want to participate in the program can fill out the application form here.
Last Application Date and Time: September 23, 2024, 20:00