Derya Büyüktanır Karacan

In her current role at Euraxess, Derya promotes research cooperation, researcher mobility, and engagement between Europe, the United States, and Canada. She is also an Associate Professor of International Relations. She also works as a Professorial Lecturer at the Elliott School of International Affairs of George Washington University in Washington, DC. Büyüktanır Karacan holds a PhD in Economics and International Relations from Ankara University and completed postdoctoral research at Georgetown University. Her research focuses on science diplomacy, talent mobility, research and innovation policy, the EU, the Global South and Türkiye. She has contributed as an expert to the European Commission science diplomacy report (2025) and has experience developing programs, institutional partnerships, professional networks, and outreach activities for researchers.