The METEOR (Methodologies for Teamworking in Eco-Outwards Research) Project, supported under the Horizon Europe program and with Kastamonu University as one of its partners, officially commenced with a kickoff meeting held in Warsaw, Poland, from January 27-29, 2025.
Representing our university, Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kaymakçı, the project coordinator, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Kaya, as a researcher, attended the meeting, where discussions focused on the project's scope, methodologies to be applied, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Funded by the European Union, METEOR aims to bring a new perspective to doctoral education by equipping young researchers with the necessary skills to address global societal challenges. Over three years, doctoral candidates and early-career researchers will develop key cross-disciplinary skills, including teamwork, communication, intercultural competence, and entrepreneurship.
The Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE) in Poland coordinates the project. It brings together universities, research institutes, and educational providers from Turkey, Poland, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Cyprus, Spain, Austria, Georgia, and Brazil. Participants will work on research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations.
As part of the project, state-of-the-art online educational resources will be developed, peer mentoring groups will be established, and two rounds of summer schools will be organized. Adopting an "Eco-Outwards" research approach, METEOR aims to increase the societal impact of research, enhance employability, and promote mental well-being among researchers.
Through its participation in the METEOR Project, our university aims to contribute to sustainable scientific research, produce outputs that can guide institutional and governmental policies, and strengthen global academic collaborations.
The European Union funds the METEOR project (101178320). However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.
