Administrative Support for Interdisciplinary Research
Istanbul Nişantaşı University provides institutional and administrative support mechanisms to encourage and coordinate interdisciplinary research activities across its academic units. Interdisciplinary collaboration is supported through university-wide coordination structures that facilitate cooperation among faculties, institutes, research units, and external stakeholders.
At the institutional level, interdisciplinary research initiatives are coordinated under the responsibility of the Vice Rector responsible for research and academic development, who oversees research activities and encourages collaboration among different academic units. (Responsible Vice Rector Prof.Dr.Ece Salihoğlu / web site: https://www.nisantasi.edu.tr/Uploads/2025/Görev_Dağılımı_Web1.pdf) This coordination role helps ensure that interdisciplinary initiatives are aligned with the university’s broader research strategy and academic development priorities. (Responsible Vice Rector Prof.Dr.Ece Salihoğlu web site: https://www.nisantasi.edu.tr/Uploads/2025/Görev_Dağılımı_Web1.pdf)
In addition, institute directors play an active role in supporting interdisciplinary academic initiatives and programs within the graduate school. As part of their academic and administrative responsibilities, institute directors encourage collaborative research activities, facilitate interaction between departments, and support interdisciplinary research proposals developed by faculty members and graduate students. For more information: https://ky.nisantasi.edu.tr/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IK.GT_.18-Lisansustu-Egitim-Enstitu-Muduru-GYS.pdf
The Graduate School of Istanbul Nişantaşı University also contributes to interdisciplinary research by offering several interdisciplinary graduate programs designed to integrate knowledge from different academic disciplines and foster collaborative research.
| Program | Intersecting Disciplines |
| AI Engineering | Engineering + Computer Science + Data Science / Mathematics |
| Big Data Analytics and Management | Computer Science + Statistics + Business |
| Biotechnology | Biology + Chemistry + Engineering |
| Engineering Management | Engineering + Social Sciences / Business |
| Health Management | Clinical Health + Social Sciences |
| Clinical Psychology | Psychology + Clinical Health |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Health Sciences + Biology / Chemistry |
| Chiropractic | Clinical Health + Biomechanics / Engineering |
| Economics | Social Sciences + Mathematics / Statistics |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management | Business + Engineering + Social Sciences |
| International Trade and Finance | Economics + Law + Social Sciences |
| Movement and Training Sciences | Sports Sciences + Physiology / Health |
| Political Science and International Relations | Social Sciences + Law + Economics |
| Sports Management | Sports Sciences + Social Sciences / Business |
| New Media and Journalism | Communication + Technology + Social Sciences |
| Strategic Marketing and Brand Management | Business + Psychology + Communication |
| Architectural Design | Engineering + Arts / Social Sciences |
Administrative coordination of interdisciplinary academic activities is also supported through university units responsible for organizing scientific events, academic workshops, and research-oriented initiatives that bring together scholars from different fields.
To further encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, Istanbul Nişantaşı University allocates dedicated financial support for interdisciplinary research within the institutional budget for scientific research projects. Within the framework of research funding mechanisms, interdisciplinary projects that involve collaboration between different academic fields are particularly encouraged and supported. This financial support aims to facilitate the development of innovative research ideas that integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines and contribute to solving complex societal and technological challenges.
Through institutional coordination, administrative facilitation, and targeted research funding mechanisms, Istanbul Nişantaşı University continues to strengthen an academic environment that actively supports interdisciplinary research collaboration.