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Are master students eligible for this program?

No, they are not eligible.

Are Turkish citizens with dual citizenship eligible for this program?

No, they are not eligible.

What should I do when I encounter a problem in the ARBIS system during the application?

You should send an email to arbis@tubitak.gov.tr  by adding the screenshot of the page you are having trouble with.

Can I apply by submitting the required documents without an online application?

No. The applications for the program can be made only online during the determined application process. Documents sent by email or post during the application period are not accepted.

Who is the highest official of a university or research institution in Türkiye from which the invitation letter can be obtained?

In the case of public and foundation universities, the rector or the authorized vice-chancellor; the director of the public research centers in Turkey.

Which are the research infrastructures that are qualified under the Law No. 6550?

Research infrastructures that are qualified under the Law No. 6550:

  • Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center
  • METU MEMS Center
  • Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM)
  • Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM)
  • Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law (DEHUKAM)
  • METU Center for Solar Energy Research and Applications (GÜNAM)
  • Turkish Accelerator and Radiation Laboratory (TARLA)
  • Türkiye Ulusal Gözlemevleri (Türkiye National Observatories)
  • Ulusal Raylı Sistemler Test ve Araştırma Merkezi-URAYSİM (National Railway Systems Test and Research Center)
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University Nanophotonics Application and Research Center-CÜNAM
  • Boğaziçi University Center for Targeted Therapy Technologies-HTTM
  • Boğaziçi University Center for Applied Research in Finance-CARF
What are the required features of an official document that is not electronically signed?

An official document that is not electronically signed must still contain the following essential elements to be considered valid; otherwise, it loses its official status and cannot be considered a valid institutional document:
•    Official letterhead (institutional letterhead) of the issuing organization,
•    Date of issuance,
•    Legible institutional stamp/seal,
•    Full name and official title of the authorized signatory,
•    Wet ink signature of the authorized person.

What should I do after I learn that I have been awarded the fellowship?

After you learn through the e-BİDEB system that you have been awarded the fellowship, you should not take any action until the official award letter jointly signed by TÜBİTAK and TWAS is sent to you. Once the award letter is issued and sent to you, your official status as a fellowship awardee begins. From that date, you have 12 months to travel to Türkiye, start your research, and initiate your fellowship.
 

When does the 12-month period to start the fellowship begin?

The 12-month period begins from the date written on the official award letter (dd/mm/yyyy) jointly signed by TÜBİTAK and TWAS. This is the official starting point for your fellowship timeline, and you must travel to Türkiye, start your research, and initiate your fellowship within this period.

When and how can I apply?

All applicants must register in the Researcher Information System (ARBIS), designed and developed by TÜBİTAK from the following link https://arbis.tubitak.gov.tr/home.jsf before submitting their application electronically via TÜBİTAK fellowship application portal, which can be reached at http://e-bideb.tubitak.gov.tr/ within the dates announced in the call announcement.

What is the application deadline?

Please see “application dates” module on the programme website. The time limit for the deadlines is 17:30, Istanbul Time, unless otherwise stated.

Are master students eligible for this program?

No, they are not eligible.