Researchers from other institutions can be affiliated with the Koç University Microphotonics Research Laboratory for periods ranging from three months to a year, or even more. Visiting researcher can generally work on one of the research projects or on related research. Visitors can use all the facilities of the Koç University Microphotonics Research Laboratory, and will have full access to the University Computing Facilities and Library. The funding for foreign visitors can be obtained in the form of European Commission Marie Curie Fellowships.