The National Internship Program, eagerly awaited every year and cited as an example worldwide, has opened its 2026 applications. Starting in 2026, this program, run by the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) under the auspices of the Presidency, offers early career opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, and training provided by public institutions, universities, and thousands of private sector organizations. You can apply via https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr.
During the application process, you will encounter knowledge areas that highlight your skills. Completing these areas accurately and completely will contribute to your skill score, and each point you earn will bring you closer to the opportunities at your target institution/organization. Therefore, you must ensure that every document you upload meets all the approval criteria. The criteria are located next to each question in the “Application Form” using the “i” buttons.
We would also like to remind you that having applied for, participated in, or not participated in internships/job shadowing or training programs in previous years does not prevent you from updating your information/documents and reapplying this year.
Application Link: https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr
Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
For application steps and other details about the program, you can review the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on the https://ulusalstajprogrami.iskur.gov.tr page.
You can follow the National Internship Program’s social media accounts (@TurkiyeIsKurumu @ulusalstajprg) to stay informed about developments.
We wish you success.