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• Information on the application, evaluation and implementation of the Fellowship is detailed in the “2216B TUBITAK TWAS_2024 Call for Applications” document that can be at the link https://tubitak.gov.tr/en/scholarships/postgraduate/international-scholarships/2216b-tubitak-twas-postgraduate-and-postdoctoral-fellowship-programmes
• Applications to the Fellowship must be submitted online only via the TÜBITAK online application system through TYBS that is accessible via: https://giris-tybs.tubitak.gov.tr/auth/realms/tybs/protocol/openid-connect/auth?client_id=tybs-frontend&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Ftybs.tubitak.gov.tr%2F&state=57bb6593-63fa-4383-a311-33cd631aaa4c&response_mode=fragment&response_type=code&scope=openid&nonce=23cc17fa-a228-4fd1-bfca-aacb4570c1fc . However, before accessing the online application form via TYBS, candidates must first create a profile on the platform of the TÜBITAK Researcher Information System (ARBIS) that is available at https://arbis.tubitak.gov.tr
• The Fellowships are tenable at the departments and laboratories of public and private universities in Türkiye for a minimum period of 6 months to a maximum period of 12 months.
• Eligible fields under the programme are the following:

a. Agricultural Sciences
b. Structural, Cell. & Molecular Biology
c. Biological Systems & Organisms
d. Medical & Health Sciences, including Neurosciences
e. Chemical Sciences
f. Engineering Sciences
g. Astronomy, Space & Earth Science
h. Mathematical Sciences
i. Physics
j. Computing and Information Technology.

• To help candidates in their choice of a suitable host institution, a list of public and private universities in Türkiye is available at https://www.yok.gov.tr/universiteler/universitelerimiz (in English: https://www.yok.gov.tr/en )
• In addition, TÜBITAK Research Centers and Institutes’ names and links are available from the following links:
  • TÜBITAK MAM, https://mam.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK BILGEM, https://bilgem.tubitak.gov.tr/en/frontpage
  • TÜBITAK UZAY, https://uzay.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK SAGE, https://www.sage.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK RUTE, https://rute.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK UME, https://www.ume.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK TÜSSIDE, https://tusside.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK TBAE, https://tbae.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK ULAKBIM, https://ulakbim.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK National Observatory, https://tug.tubitak.gov.tr/en
  • TÜBITAK BUTAL, https://butal.tubitak.gov.tr/en
• The Fellowship is offered for a sandwich research visit to PhD students from developing countries who are registered for a PhD in their home country or another developing country (other than Türkiye). Candidates must have passed the PhD qualifying exam or be in an advanced stage of their PhD. In this regard, they will have to submit a letter from their PhD thesis advisor which confirms that s/he is fully engaged in the research laboratory work for their Ph.D. thesis.
• TWAS will be responsible for providing travel support to Türkiye and from Türkiye to researchers’ home / living country and will also cover visa related expenses.
• TÜBITAK will be responsible for a monthly allowance to cover accommodation and living expenses and medical facilities for minor ailments as available in Türkiye at amounts to be specified by TÜBITAK.
• The study fees, including tuitions, registration and research costs, should be waived or covered by the host institutes.
• The language of instruction is English.

• Be permanent residents and nationals of a developing country in the South (https://twas.org/developing-countries-south).
• Candidates from Science and Technology Lagging countries (STLC) and women are especially encouraged to apply. For the list of STLC, please see https://twas.org/66-countries.
  NB. Developing countries that are not in the list are also eligible to apply.
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Türkiye or any developed country;
• Applicants already onsite in the host country (Türkiye) are not eligible to apply for this fellowship;
• Hold a master’s or equivalent degree in natural and related applied sciences (in one of the  fields specified above);
• Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
• By the deadline date of the application, having registered to a doctoral in natural and related applied sciences (in the fields specified in the call text), in a higher education institution in the home country or another developing country. S/he must have successfully passed the PhD qualifying exam or be in an advanced stage of their PhD research in natural and related applied sciences (in the fields specified in the call text). Applicants must certify this criterion with an official Registration & No Objection Certificate (see sample that can be downloaded below or from TÜBITAK’s website link above). This document must be issued within three months before the application date, and it should also mention briefly the timeline and research work planned;
• Provide an official Acceptance Letter (see sample that can be downloaded below or from TÜBITAK’s website) from an eligible department, institution or laboratory of a public or private university in Türkiye or TÜBITAK Research Centers and Institutes.
• NB. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen host institution(s) in Türkiye, and NOT to TÜBITAK. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection. The acceptance letter must be signed by the highest authority of the chosen host institute. The highest authority of the host institution is in the case of universities, the rector or the authorized vice-chancellor, and the director in the case of the public research centers in Türkiye.
  The maximum number of academic advisors in Türkiye can be 2 (two).
• Provide the Research proposal form  prepared in the format determined by TÜBITAK (see sample that can be downloaded below or from TÜBITAK’s website);
• Provide evidence of proficiency in English. If medium of education was not English: provide evidence of English knowledge, i.e. test results of national or international exams,  or a University-issued letter certifying the knowledge of the language. If medium of education was English, please write a brief statement indicating what type of education was in English, e.g. high school, BSc or MSc degrees, this statement must be signed and dated by the applicant. Please note that reference letters are not accepted as way of proving English competence.
• Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
• Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members;
• Not have previously received or been awarded a fellowship under this programme;
• Must return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship.

• The call for applications is open until 16 December 2024.
• For full details on the application process, evaluation and implementation of the Fellowship, please refer to the “2216B TUBITAK TWAS_2024 Call for Applications” document that can be downloaded below or at the link https://tubitak.gov.tr/en/scholarships/postgraduate/international-scholarships/2216b-tubitak-twas-postgraduate-and-postdoctoral-fellowship-programmes
• ALL applications to the Fellowship must be submitted online only via the TÜBITAK online application system that is available through TYBS HERE.
• IMPORTANT: To be able to submit the online application form to TÜBITAK via TYBS, candidates must first create a profile on the platform of the TÜBITAK Researcher Information System (ARBIS) that is available at https://arbis.tubitak.gov.tr
• The information of the researchers and the academic advisors in Türkiye must be up-to-date in the Researcher Information System (ARBIS) before applying online via TYBS.
• Applicants must be aware that TÜBITAK and TWAS will not accept applications submitted by any other means except via the online application form.
• No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your electronic application as early as possible.
• Queries concerning the submission of applications via the online portal of TÜBITAK should be directed to bidebtwas@tubitak.gov.tr
• Candidates may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme.