E.U. to Benefit From Turkish Scientists

OAM General Director Barry McSweeney said yesterday: "We have research opportunities and enough funds for investment. The only thing we expect is Turkish scientists present their good ideas." With 20 million students in Turkey, McSweeney said the E.U. needed an educated population and wanted to benefit from Turkey’s potential. He pointed out that this did not mean a brain migration, but researchers participating in these projects would take the knowledge and experience gained back to their countries after being educated.

McSweeney said Turkish researchers would receive great benefits from the program, including a 4,500 euro monthly scholarship if their projects are approved.

In the project, supported by research on E.U. laws, Turkish scientists will be incorporated in the same statute as other E.U. member countries. The OAM’s member for enlargement Giancarlo Caratti said: "The EU’s enlargement process continues. However, the enlargement process in science has been completed. There is equality among all countries in the research field."