Board of Governors
The Board of Governors has full responsibility for the Institute’s policies and programs. The Board is composed of distinguished scholars in the field of Turkish Studies and prominent individuals from the private and public sectors in the United States, including former U.S. ambassadors. The Board of Governors meets on a regular basis to review and evaluate the Institute’s activities and makes all decisions for its grant program. Appointments to the Board are made for a three year period and may be renewed.
Associate Members
The Institute has a group of Associate Members selected by the Board of Governors from among scholars in the field of Turkish studies in American higher education. Associate Members of the Institute serve on its standing committees and provide guidance for the annual grant program.
Honorary Fellows
Recipients of this honor are chosen on the basis of generally recognized scholarly distinction and their long and devoted service to the field of Turkish Studies.
Administration
An Executive Director chosen by the Board of Governors oversees the implementation of the policies and programs approved by the Board as well as the daily administration of the Institute’s work.