Implemented by the Hrant Dink Foundation, the Turkey-Armenia Fellowship Scheme continues to establish direct contact, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and foster mutual understanding between professionals and civil society actors from the two neighbouring countries. Carrying out one-month fellowships at host organisations in Armenia and Turkey, the fellows contributed to the dialogue between both societies by gaining hands-on experience in critical fields such as human rights, asylum law, and policy analysis.

Dilan Ateş conducted research on legal frameworks regarding gender equality and human rights at Democracy Today NGO in Yerevan between May and June 2022. Throughout her fellowship, Ateş examined the socio-political background of women's rights and gender inequalities in Armenia and Turkey, identifying notable similarities between the realities of both countries. She supported her host organisation in developing the concept and framework for an international conference on human rights and democratic society building held on May 22, 2022 where she delivered a presentation and led discussions with young participants on Turkey's withdrawal process from the Istanbul Convention. In addition, she took part in training programs focused on combatting human trafficking and exchanged views with young professionals on peacebuilding. Ateş noted that direct contact with diverse groups helped her overcome initial concerns regarding post-war tensions, highlighting the vital role of respectful and inclusive language in tackling discrimination and polarization.

Between July and August 2021, Marine Antonyan was hosted by the Association for Solidarity with Refugees (Mülteci-Der) in Izmir, focusing on international protection mechanisms and access to legal aid services. Antonyan developed a comparative matrix mapping selected aspects of the asylum systems in Armenia and Turkey, delivered presentations on Armenia's asylum framework and strategic litigation practices, and engaged directly with practicing attorneys at the Migration and Asylum Commission of the Izmir Bar Association. She facilitated cross-border communication between the country information focal points of Mülteci-Der and Mission Armenia NGO, produced Moot Court training materials on refugee status determination, and conducted a literature review on Armenian migrants in Türkiye. Antonyan observed that positive practices in both countries could serve as mutual sources of inspiration and underlined how cross-border civil society solidarity creates lasting professional partnerships.

Armen Grigoryan joined the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV) in Ankara between July and August 2022, concentrating on policy dialogue. Conducting desk research on Turkey-Armenia relations and regional developments, Grigoryan participated in a closed meeting with Turkish academics, retired ambassadors, and business community representatives to address normalization dynamics and prospective avenues of engagement. He shared his insights and findings in regional policy discussions following the program, noting that sustainable progress in economic and political relations must be underpinned by regular expert dialogue, civil society collaboration, and broader people-to-people contacts.

The fieldwork, research, and institutional links forged by fellows from diverse backgrounds reaffirm the transformative role of the Turkey-Armenia Fellowship Scheme in addressing misperceptions and nurturing sustainable cooperation between the two neighbouring societies.

The Turkey-Armenia Fellowship Scheme was implemented within the framework of the programme "Support to the Armenia-Türkiye Normalisation Process: Stage 3", funded by the European Union.