KONDA, as a research and consultancy company, is fundamentally engaged with knowledge production with a specific purpose of providing insight for the specific needs of policy-makers, business leaders and academics. As the company collects data, it also processes it to suggest novel ways of challenging established orthodoxies and existing prejudices in the analyses of politics, society and the individuals in contemporary Turkey.

KONDA observes the changing dynamics of society and provides analysis on social transformation. Beyond exploring the current social, economic and political situation in the country, the company makes forecasts on social waves and their future impact. Analyses by KONDA contributes to the shaping of the strategies of both private and public institutions of every scale.

KONDA reports that are based on surveys and other methods of field organization aim at societal representation and offer guidance in deciphering often unforeseen social movements and momentum.

KONDA’s perspective on society is not limited to the confines of politics. The company has sought and established significant collaborations with various national and international institutions operating in the fields of sociology and psychology. KONDA has conducted face-to-face surveys of more than 1 million people in the last 30 years.

AREA / SUBJECT OF THE FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship activity will include social and political research.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FELLOWSHİP ACTIVITY

A superficial survey reveals that very little quantitative research has been done on the reciprocal perceptions of citizens Turkey and Armenia. However, before conducting any news research, there is a need for a comprehensive survey / status report on what research has been conducted previously, who the actors and institutions are in the field of research and which topics can be researched in the mid-term and the long-term. The fellow is expected to review literature for previous research both in these countries and possibly in other similar countries, investigate which persons, social research companies and institutions are currently active in both countries, explore options for future topics on research and prepare a status report.

The fellow is expected to conduct;

  • Comprehensive literature review about the mutual perceptions of Turkish and Armenian citizens.
  • Explore and create networks between KONDA and social research companies in Armenia.
  • Survey on KONDA reports listing topics about views on foreigners and other countries.
  • Make suggestions for future research.

EXPECTED PROFILE 

  • University graduate,
  • Curiosity and interested in social researches,
  • Knowledge of research design,
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs,
  • Proficient in using English in both written and verbal communication.
  • Our office language is Turkish so the knowledge of Turkish is an asset.

CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The fellow is expected the be present at the office from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 and 18:00.

PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP 

A month between “April 2020 - June 2020” or “September 2020 - April 2021”