Dear Students,
Applications for the 2026 National Internship Program—which is eagerly anticipated every year and recognized as a model program worldwide—have officially opened.
As of 2026, the Program will be implemented under the auspices of the Presidency and coordinated by the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR). Within the scope of the Program, students may apply via https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr to benefit from early career opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, and training programs offered by public institutions and organizations, universities, and thousands of private sector companies.
During the application process, you will encounter information fields designed to highlight your competencies. Completing these sections accurately and thoroughly will contribute to your competency score, and each additional point earned will bring you closer to opportunities at your target institutions and organizations. Therefore, you are advised to ensure that every document you upload fully meets the required verification criteria. Detailed criteria are provided via the “i” icons located next to each question in the Application Form.
Please also note that having applied for or participated in internships, job shadowing, or training programs in previous years—whether you ultimately participated or not—does not prevent you from applying again this year, provided that you update your information and documents accordingly.
Application Link: https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026
For detailed information on the application steps and other aspects of the Program, please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)” section available at https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr
