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 2026 calls for KUTUP (POLAR)-1001 and KUTUP (POLAR) Foreign Research Base Participation Projects have been opened to support scientific studies on “polar regions”.
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