ISTANBUL UNIVERSITESI - CERRAHPASA

Their core work

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa is a major Turkish public university contributing regional expertise and data to large European research consortia. Their H2020 involvement spans earthquake risk assessment, greenhouse gas monitoring, and emerging animal disease control — reflecting the university's broad faculty base rather than a single specialized unit. They typically provide Turkey-specific field data, local case studies, or laboratory capacity within multi-country projects. Their contributions are modest in funding scale but geographically strategic, offering a bridge to Turkish research infrastructure.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

With only three projects starting between 2016 and 2018, there is no clear long-term evolution — rather a snapshot of diverse contributions in a short window. The earliest project (LIQUEFACT, 2016) focused on geotechnical engineering and seismic risk, while the two later projects (both 2018) shifted toward environmental monitoring and veterinary science. This breadth suggests multiple independent departments engaging with H2020 rather than a single group deepening one research line.

The university appears to be broadening its European engagement across environmental and agricultural sciences, but the sample is too small to confirm a sustained direction.

How they like to work

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa has participated exclusively as a partner, never leading a consortium. With 88 unique partners across 30 countries from just 3 projects, they join large, well-established consortia — likely recruited for Turkey-specific expertise or data access. This pattern suggests they are a reliable but passive contributor rather than a consortium architect.

Despite only 3 projects, they have collaborated with 88 partners across 30 countries, indicating participation in very large consortia with broad European and international reach. No single geographic cluster is apparent — partnerships span widely.

What sets them apart

Their main differentiator is providing a Turkish institutional anchor for European consortia that need geographic coverage in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region. Turkey's unique position — straddling seismic zones, hosting significant livestock populations, and being a key player in regional emissions monitoring — makes the university a practical partner for projects requiring Turkish field data or regulatory access. However, their limited H2020 track record means they are best approached as a regional contributor rather than a research driver.

Highlights from their portfolio

• VERIFY
  Largest funding share (€40K) in a high-impact project building Europe's GHG observation and verification infrastructure — directly relevant to Paris Agreement compliance.
• DEFEND
  Addresses two serious transboundary livestock diseases (ASF and LSD) with vaccine development, highly relevant given Turkey's position as a gateway for disease spread into Europe.