Erasmus+ Internship Mobility Short-Term Doctorate Applications Announced

Anadolu University International Relations Coordination Office has announced the 2025-2027 Project Period Erasmus+ Internship Mobility Program Short-Term Doctorate applications. The online application dates are November 17 - December 4, 2026, and applications will be made online at https://turnaportal.ua.gov.tr. The online application system will be open until 16:00 on December 4, 2026. Within the quota, 15 students will benefit from the program with a scholarship.

Required Documents for Application

The mandatory documents to be uploaded to the application system are the current transcript (issued on or after November 17, 2026) and a valid foreign language certificate.

Criteria for Participation in the Program

The conditions required for participation in the program are as follows: being a registered full-time student in the doctoral program of Anadolu University; if the student has benefited from higher education mobility activities during the 2014-2020 and/or 2021-2027 Erasmus+ periods within the current level of education, the total duration with the new activity must not exceed 12 months; having a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50/4.00; and possessing a sufficient foreign language score.

Regarding the foreign language requirement, it is necessary to have at least 60 points or equivalent from exams accepted by Anadolu University, or from the "Foreign Language Exam for International Exchange Programs" conducted by the School of Foreign Languages. For students of the Integrated School of Disabled Students, the language threshold is set at a minimum of 50.

Additionally, the Erasmus+ ranking score must be at least 55, which is calculated based on 50% of the overall GPA and 50% of the foreign language score.

Weighted Score Table

The weighted scores applied according to the evaluation criteria are as follows: +15 points for children of martyrs and veterans, +10 points for disabled students (with documentation of disability), +10 points for students who have been granted protection, care, or accommodation decisions under the Social Services Law No. 2828 and the Child Protection Law No. 5395, +10 points for submitting an internship acceptance letter at the time of application, +10 points for those who or their first-degree relatives receive disaster victim assistance from AFAD, and +5 points for internships aimed at developing digital skills (DOTs).

Negative points are applied in the following situations: -10 points for previous benefits under the same project type (with or without scholarship), -10 points for participating in mobility in the country of citizenship, -10 points for not participating in mobility without notifying the withdrawal within the time frame despite being selected, and -10 points for applying for two types of mobility simultaneously (the reduction is applied to the type of mobility preferred by the student).

Work Schedule

The work schedule regarding the application process is determined as follows: October 26, 2026 - November 16, 2026 pre-announcement; November 17, 2026 - December 4, 2026 online applications will be accepted at https://turnaportal.ua.gov.tr (the system will be open until 16:00 on December 4, 2026); December 7-11, 2026 evaluation of applications; December 14-18, 2026 announcement of the list of all applicants on the International Relations Coordination Office (IRCO) website and acceptance and evaluation of possible objections by IRCO; December 21, 2026 announcement of the finalized application list on the IRCO website.

Between December 21, 2026 - February 12, 2027, the internship places for the main students will be determined, acceptance letters will be obtained, and submitted to the International Relations Coordination Office along with the Board of Directors' decision. On February 15, 2027, the list of reserve students who are entitled to the scholarship will be announced on the IRCO website, and between February 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027, the internship places for reserve students will be determined, acceptance letters will be obtained, and submitted to the Coordination Office along with the Board of Directors' decision.

Selected students will be able to carry out their scholarship-supported internship activities for at least 5 days and a maximum of 1 month until July 31, 2027. The scholarship-supported internship duration cannot exceed 1 month, while the non-scholarship internship duration can be extended up to 12 months. If there is an increase in the scholarship, students who have not yet started or completed their internship can benefit from the increased scholarship.

Scholarship Amounts

The scholarship amounts for Short-Term Physical Student Mobility are determined according to the duration of the activity. A daily scholarship of 79 Euros is provided until the 14th day of the activity, and a daily scholarship of 56 Euros is provided from the 15th day to the 30th day of the activity. Individual support scholarships can be provided for one travel day before the activity and one travel day after the activity.

Country Groups

1. Countries in Group 1 and Group 2 include Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greek Cypriot Administration, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Greece. Group 3 countries are Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey.

Important Considerations

At the end of the preliminary application period, quotas, application lists, and the Erasmus+ Short-Term Doctorate Internship Mobility Eligibility List will be announced on the international.anadolu.edu.tr page on the dates specified in the Work Schedule. The number of students benefiting from the program with a scholarship will be determined according to the budget allocated to the university by the National Agency. Students can benefit from the program as non-scholarship students by waiving financial support, provided they meet the conditions. Detailed information regarding green travel support and scholarship supports is available on the website. For detailed information on evaluation criteria and weighted scores, the address international.anadolu.edu.tr has been shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Anadolu University Erasmus short-term doctorate application end?
Applications will end on December 4, 2026. The online application system will be open until 16:00 on December 4, 2026.

Where is the Anadolu University Erasmus internship mobility application made?
Applications are made online at https://turnaportal.ua.gov.tr.

How many students are there in the Anadolu University Erasmus short-term doctorate quota?
A total of 15 students will benefit from the program with a scholarship.

What is the foreign language requirement for Anadolu University Erasmus internship mobility?
A minimum score of 60 or higher from the "Foreign Language Exam for International Exchange Programs" conducted by the School of Foreign Languages or an equivalent score from accepted exams is required. The language threshold for students of the Integrated School of Disabled Students is at least 50.

How much is the Erasmus short-term doctorate internship scholarship?
A daily scholarship of 79 Euros is provided until the 14th day of the activity, and a daily scholarship of 56 Euros is provided from the 15th day to the 30th day of the activity.

What documents are required for the application?
A current transcript (issued on or after November 17, 2026) and a valid foreign language certificate must be uploaded to the application system.