ARIT

ARIT is the representative American institution that supports U.S. based research in Turkey. ARIT provides specialized libraries, as well as logistical and administrative assistance to U.S. scholars carrying out research in the country. The ARIT centers in Istanbul and Ankara offer opportunities for exchanges and collaborations with Turkish and other local scholars.

Institutions involved in research in any fields of the humanities and social sciences on or related to Turkey are welcome to join ARIT. Departments and centers within universities may join together to support a membership.

Institutional members name delegates who provide the governance and carry out the work of the Institute.

FULL MEMBERSHIP - annual fee is $2,500 annually.

ASSOCIATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - a single membership may be shared by associations of two or five institutions, apportioning the membership dues proportionally.  Half membership is $1,250; one-fifh membership is $500 annually. For further information about institutional membership, please contact the ARIT office in Philadelphia.