His research interests include ethnicity, ethnonationalism, civil-military relations and institutional theory (e.g. institutional change, path dependence, informal institutions). He has published articles in such journals as European Political Science Review, European Journal of International Relations, Nations and Nationalism, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Armed Forces & Society, and South European Society and Politics. Dr. Sarigil has received scholarships, grants and awards from various institutions, including Fulbright, TUBITAK and Science Academy of Turkey. He spent the 2014-2015 academic year at Princeton University as Fulbright Visiting Scholar.