PLURIEX’s research agenda explores how diverse forms of knowledge shape EU policymaking. Led by an interdisciplinary team, the project will create collaborative research opportunities for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, including co-authorship, research training, and engagement with experts working on EU governance. The research component supports PLURIEX’s broader mission of fostering epistemic diversity and strengthening academic–policy linkages.
Broadening the Horizons of EU Scholarship
PLURIEX will organise annual, full-day Early Career Researcher Workshops designed to bring fresh perspectives into EU studies and strengthen interdisciplinary engagement. Held once a year, these workshops will feature multiple sessions throughout the day and will welcome participants from BAU as well as universities across Istanbul and Turkey.
A core aim of the ECRWs is to involve faculties and departments that rarely intersect with EU-focused scholarship—such as engineering, architecture, law, agriculture, environmental studies, business administration, science, technology, and public administration. Because many EU policy areas are deeply technical, the participation of these disciplines is essential for moving EU debates beyond narrow political, security, or migration frames.
The workshops will serve as collaborative spaces where early career researchers can interact with academic and non-academic stakeholders, including policymakers at local, national, and EU levels, civil servants, civil society actors, educators, and media representatives. This dialogue is crucial for generating new insights that can support evidence-based EU policymaking and strengthen the EU’s role in a globalised and interconnected world.
In addition to cultivating interdisciplinary exchange, ECRWs will help build networks with other Jean Monnet Modules, Chairs, and Centres of Excellence in Turkey. Introducing diverse disciplines to EU-related discussions and to existing Jean Monnet initiatives will also contribute to increasing the visibility and attractiveness of Jean Monnet Actions across a wider academic community.
PLURIEX welcomes early career researchers who wish to participate, present their work, or explore collaboration opportunities.
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