The Jean Monnet Programme in Turkish Higher Education: Trends, Patterns, and a Personal Account
Abstract
This paper examines Turkey’s evolving engagement with the Jean Monnet (JM)
Programme, with particular emphasis on its performance in securing JM Centres
of Excellence, Chairs, and Modules. Drawing on data covering Turkey’s
participation from inception to 2024, the analysis situates Turkey’s position within
the broader global and European distribution of JM awards, highlighting both
structural patterns and distinctive national trends. The discussion is complemented
by a reflexive case study based on the author’s own experience applying for and
ultimately securing a Jean Monnet Chair in 2025. This personal account highlights
the procedural, institutional, and strategic factors that shape the success of JM
project applications. The paper concludes with an assessment of Turkey’s
comparative standing in the JM Programme and identifies key determinants of
grant success, offering insights relevant for prospective applicants.
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How to Cite
Ali Balcı. (2026). The Jean Monnet Programme in Turkish Higher Education: Trends, Patterns, and a Personal Account. The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development, 16(2), 198–211.
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