Welcome to the Kemal H. Karpat Center for Turkish Studies!
The Kemal H. Karpat Center advances UW-Madison’s tradition of excellence across the diverse fields that constitute Turkish Studies. We offer funding opportunities for current UW students and events for students, faculty, and the Madison-area community.
17th century Miniature Painting, Newroz celebrations, Istanbul (Nakkaş Osman)
ABOUT US
The Kemal H. Karpat Center for Turkish Studies at UW-Madison brings together faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars to promote excellence in the study of Turkish history and society, including Ottoman studies and Turkish diaspora studies.
18th century Feast of Janissaries Miniature (Seyyid Vehbi)
FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Karpat Center provides funding for UW-Madison students whose research interests are within the scope of Turkish Studies.
STUDY ABROAD IN TURKEY
The Karpat Center is interested in supporting faculty who wish to work with International Academic Programs (IAP) to develop a Study Abroad Program in Istanbul.
Upcoming Events
KARPAT GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIETY OF KEMAL H. KARPAT CENTER FOR TURKISH STUDIES
presents
KARPAT TALKS
FALL 2025 (OCTOBER)
by
ORHAN KAYA
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School of Human Ecology
“From Local Realities to Global Lessons: Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents in Educational Settings: A Perspective Grounded in Research from Türkiye”
📅 Friday, October 3, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM-2:00 PM US CT
In-person and Online:📍 Memorial Union ( (Zoom link to be added)
A CREECA Lecture, co-sponsored by the Kemal H. Karpat Center for Turkish Studies on
“Against the Liberal Order: The Soviet Union, Turkey, and Statist Internationalism from 1919 to 1939,” a Lecture by Samuel Hirst, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Bilkent University, Ankara
206 Ingraham Hall
October 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
KARPAT GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIETY OF KEMAL H. KARPAT CENTER FOR TURKISH STUDIES
presents
KARPAT TALKS
FALL 2025 (NOVEMBER)
by
BARTU ERSEN
Department of Sociology
“Beyond the Pitch: Changing Narratives of Professionalism in Men’s Professional Soccer”
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM-2:00 PM US CT
In-person and Online:📍 Memorial Union (Zoom link to be added)