Who We Are?
Established in 2000 under the Rectorate as the European Union Office, our office had its duties redefined in 2009 and its name changed to the Project Support Office. Operating under the Office of Research Coordination, our office consists of two sub-units dealing with national and international projects. Our sub-units provide consultancy services during the project development, writing, application, and implementation phases of research projects.
Our Purpose
By adopting the highest standards in research and project management; by providing comprehensive support to our researchers during the project development, writing, and implementation processes:
- To promote excellence in research,
- To ensure the success of scientific and technological projects,
- To ensure that METU holds a leading position in the global research community,
- To strengthen academic and industrial collaborations.
What Do We Do?
Information Dissemination
Announcing project calls to our university researchers and promoting project support opportunities.
Form Review
Reviewing application forms and draft contracts in terms of the University’s obligations.
Standard Documentation
Providing official institutional information required during the preparation and application stages of international projects.
Project Team Building
Team building in multi-partner projects, and organizing joint meetings with the client institution and participants.
Information Sharing
Sharing critical success factors and sample application documents, and providing consultancy on selecting the right support program.
Database
Regular and secure transfer of project information to the METU research projects database.
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