Dear Student,
Applications for the National Internship Program, eagerly awaited every year and considered a model worldwide, have opened for 2026! Starting in 2026, this program, run by the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) under the auspices of the Presidency, offers early career opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, and training provided by public institutions and organizations, universities, and thousands of private sector companies. You can apply via https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr.
During the application process, you will encounter knowledge areas that highlight your skills. Completing these areas accurately and completely will contribute to your competency score, and each point you earn will bring you closer to the opportunities at your target institution/organization. Therefore, you must ensure that every document you upload meets all the approval criteria. The criteria are located in the "i" buttons next to each question in the "Application Form".
Please also note that having applied for, participated in, or not participated in internships/job shadowing or training programs in previous years does not prevent you from updating your information/documents and reapplying this year.
Application Link: https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr
Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
For application steps and other details about the program, please review the "Frequently Asked Questions" section on the https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr page.
