WE ARE LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCHERS FOR TUBU̇TAK 3501 PROJECT

Kadir Has University Department of Business Administration faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Başak Topaler (https://www.khas.edu.tr/akademisyenlerimiz/749/) is looking for a PhD student to work as a scholar in the TÜBİTAK 3501 research project titled “Analysis of the Effects of Exogenous Shocks on New Venture Formation, Structure and Performance”.

The project aims to generate theoretical contributions and develop policy recommendations by examining the cognitive effects of exogenous shocks and their consequences for entrepreneurial activities. The empirical study area is startup companies in Turkey. Research data will be collected by surveying entrepreneurs. Experience in using or learning Stata program for data analysis is expected.

The PhD student who will take part in the project will receive a monthly stipend of 27.500 TL, which is the TÜBİTAK scholarship fee, and an additional Kadir Has contribution of 6.450 TL if he/she is a Kadir Has University student, totaling 33.950 TL. The duration of the project is 16 months.

Candidates are expected to apply to Kadir Has University PhD in Business Administration program and conduct their thesis under the supervision of Dr. Başak Topaler. For detailed information about the Doctorate in Business Administration program: https://sgs.khas.edu.tr/isletme-doktora/

Students who wish to apply for the announcement can send a letter of intent (around 200 words) summarizing their contribution to the project and an updated CV (expected to include at least one academic reference) to Dr. Başak Topaler ([email protected]) by August 1, 2025.