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
KEMAL H. KARPAT CENTER FOR TURKISH STUDIES
presents
KARPAT LECTURE
SPRING 2026 (APRIL)
on
Managing Byzantine Heritage in the Modern World: The Development of Byzantine Studies in Turkey
By Professor Koray Durak
Associate Professor of History,
Boğaziçi University, Department of History
📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕐 4:00 PM-6:00 PM (U.S. Central Time)
In-person and Online:📍 Curti Lounge (5233 Mosse Humanities)
Zoom