In line with Türkiye’s vision of being among the leading countries in the world with its original scientific studies on polar sciences, the Turkish scientific expeditions to the polar regions (Arctic and Antarctica) are annually organised under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and the coordination of TÜBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute (PRI). The expeditions aim original, sustainable, and high-quality scientific research of Turkish scientists in Polar Regions, cooperation with scientists from other countries, while becoming one of the reputable countries having a voice in Polar Regions.
In accordance with these purposes and within the framework determined by TÜBİTAK-MAM PRI and TÜBİTAK-ARDEB; the 2025 calls for KUTUP (POLAR)-1001 and KUTUP (POLAR) Foreign Research Base Participation Projects have been opened on 12/08/2024 to support scientific studies on “polar regions”. Within the scope of the calls, “Scientific Research Grant” is allocated as 900.000 TRY, and the amount of Project Incentive Bonus (PTI) that can be paid within the scope of the project is granted as 100.000 TRY. The deadline for online applications of the project proposals to be submitted is 27/09/2024, and the deadline for completing the e-signature process is 30/09/2024.
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