Fellowships offered by TUBITAK, Türkiye
Respected Heads and Liaison Officers of COMSATS’ esteemed Centres of Excellence,
Greetings from COMSATS Secretariat.
It may kindly be noted that the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), Türkiye, offers Fellowships to other countries, including COMSATS Member States. The Fellowship programs aim to encourage international researchers and students with significant contributions to their fields to pursue their research work in Turkey. The details are as follows:
1. Fellowships for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave
TUBITAK offers a specialized fellowship program tailored for visiting scientists and scientists on sabbatical leave, providing comprehensive support for academic and R&D endeavors, including research, laboratory work, product development, conference organization, seminar presentations, part-time education, and collaborative project writing. Visiting scientists can apply for short-term periods, ranging from 7 days to 3 months, whereas scientists on sabbatical leave can opt for long-term stays lasting between 3 and 12 months, with a maximum monthly stipend payment of 20,000 TL for Visiting Scientists and 24,000 TL for Scientists on Sabbatical Leave.
For further details, including eligibility criteria, application procedure, regulations, etc., please refer to the following web-link: 2221-Fellowship Program For Visiting Scientists And Scientists On Sabbatical Leave. The deadline for submission of applications for the 5th & 6th term is 30th September & 30th November 2023, respectively.
2. International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers
TUBITAK’s International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program aims to support qualified researchers with top level scientific and/or technological achievements in their respective fields, as well as provide support to pursue their work in leading universities, research institutions, public research institutes, private sector companies with R&D, design centres, or equity companies within the bodies of techno parks, based in Türkiye. The period for the fellowship is 24 – 36 months. Under this program, researchers are granted a monthly stipend, travel allowance, etc.
For more information, including eligibility criteria, application procedure, regulations, stipend and important dates, please refer to the following web-link: 2232- International Fellowship for Outstanding/Early Stage Researchers.
3. TÜBITAK-TWAS Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes
In collaboration with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), TUBITAK has introduced Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes, with the purpose of enhancing Türkiye's international cooperation in science and technology. These programs offer financial support to international researchers from developing countries who have either obtained their PhD or are currently enrolled in a doctoral program abroad in the fields such as Agricultural Sciences; Structural, Cell & Molecular Biology; Biological Systems & Organisms; Medical & Health Sciences, including Neurosciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Astronomy, Space & Earth Science; Mathematical Sciences; Physics; Computing and Information Technology. Under this program, young researchers are granted a monthly stipend, coverage of one-time visa costs, and a one-time return air ticket to Türkiye.
For more details, including eligibility criteria, application procedure, regulations, and important dates, please refer to the following web-link: 2216B-TÜBITAK-TWAS Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs.
The esteemed Centres of Excellence of COMSATS are encouraged to benefit from the aforementioned opportunities presented by TUBITAK.
Please accept the assurances of our highest consideration.