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Academic Meetings
Focused scholarly presentations paired with accessible web editions and downloadable academic briefs.
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DIRI Programs
Learning and exchange
Programs
Academic gatherings and educational initiatives designed to cultivate scholarship, conversation, and lasting intellectual networks.
Research and exchange
Scholarly Programs
Public-facing platforms for sustained scholarship, intellectual conversation, and emerging research.
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Book Talks
Conversations with authors and scholars exploring important books, arguments, and ideas.
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2026 archive available
Symposiums
Graduate and interdisciplinary gatherings that help emerging scholars present and strengthen their research.
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Educational Programs
Immersive experiences that combine learning, mentorship, cultural exchange, and practical academic development.
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Summer English & Cultural Exchange
Under development.
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DIRI Internship Program
A supervised research and leadership experience connecting social-science inquiry with institutional academic work.
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Strategic Partnership Programs
Programs delivered with academic partners to expand access to advanced study, mentorship, and international exchange.
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Program overview
MA in Islamic Studies
A fully funded graduate opportunity focused on Ottoman, Türkiye, and Islamic Studies in Istanbul.
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2026 archive available
Graduate Student Institute
An intensive residential institute bringing graduate students together for advanced study and research mentorship.
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