With the support of Stiftung Mercator, the 1984 Association (D84) invites young academics and experts from Türkiye to apply for the Intellectual Bridges: Türkiye – Europe Young Public Intellectuals Exchange Project. The program aims to enable young academics from Türkiye and Europe to learn from one another, build partnerships, and strengthen their capacities as public intellectuals.
As part of this program, you will have the opportunity to participate in an intensive training program in Istanbul on 22 – 26 November 2025. Afterwards, you will engage with participants who completed the European edition through a series of online and in-person forums, co-develop publications and projects, and in Spring 2026 join an international policy forum in the Balkans.
About the Program
Throughout this week in Istanbul, a series of seminars, panels, and workshops tailored for young academics and professionals in the social sciences, humanities, and civic engagement will be organized.
Participants will take part in discussions on topics such as current developments in Europe and the Middle East, the European security architecture, digital activism, democratic backsliding, environmental governance, and migration. They will also receive practical training on effective communication, public speaking, and social media.
