The Turkish Foreign Policy Summer School was organized in Bodrum between 19–23 June 2023 by the Bodrum+ Institute. Students who successfully completed the program were awarded a Certificate of Participation.
The Summer School took place at Garaova Tarım Parkı (Garaova Agri Park), where participants stayed in tents. Designed for those who wished to experience an intensive learning environment surrounded by the natural beauty of Bodrum, the program had a limited number of spots available. Early applications were strongly encouraged to increase the chance of admission.
Participants interested in joining the Summer School were required to complete the application form by 12 June 2023. Acceptance letters were sent to selected students via email one day after the application deadline.
The Turkish Foreign Policy Summer School was open to undergraduate students from all disciplines, with priority given to those studying Political Science and/or International Relations, Law, Public Administration, History, and Sociology.
Accommodation and living expenses in Bodrum were fully covered, while students paid a participation fee of 950 TL to cover administrative, logistical, and stationery costs. Participants were responsible for their own transportation to Bodrum.
The Summer School featured lectures and discussions led by distinguished scholars and ambassadors in the field of International Relations, including:
- Prof. Dr. Yelda Ongun
- Prof. Dr. Meliha Altunışık
- Ambassador (Ret.) Faruk Loğoğlu
- Ambassador (Ret.) Bozkurt Aran
- Prof. Dr. Haldun Yalçınkaya
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haluk Karadağ
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sezgin Mercan
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altuğ Günal
- Ambassador (Ret.) Sönmez Köksal
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Cihan Dizdaroğlu
