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• All applicants must register in the Researcher Information System (ARBIS), designed and developed by TÜBİTAK from the following link ARBİS before submitting their application electronically via TÜBİTAK scholarship application portal, which can be reached at e-bideb.

• Please make sure that you upload all required documents in the online application system. The application system will be open during the application period. You can make changes in your information and upload new documents before confirming your application.

• Documents to be uploaded to the application system must be in English.

• Documents without signature are not accepted.

• Acceptance Letter must be taken from the highest authority of the host institution. The highest authority of the host institution is in the case of universities, the rector or the authorized vice-chancellor, the director of the public research centers in Türkiye.

• All application documents must be prepared prepared according to the template of TÜBİTAK-TWAS. Documents in different formats will not be accepted. For the templates, please see the “application forms”.

• TÜBİTAK will be responsible for a monthly allowance to cover accommodation/living expenses and medical facilities for minor ailments as available in Türkiye at amounts to be specified by TÜBİTAK.

• TWAS will cover one air ticket to reach Türkiye at the beginning of the fellowship and the return journey on completion of the fellowship, and visa related expenses incurred at the start of the programme.

• Candidates must organize their own comprehensive medical insurance for the period of their stay to meet any untoward incidents and major ailments before travelling to Türkiye.

• There is no retroactive payment to the fellows who choose to arrive to Türkiye by their own means before the date on the acceptance letter.

• TÜBİTAK and TWAS reserve the right to make changes to this call announcement at any time.

A maximum of 8 researchers will be supported per year. The applications are evaluated in two phases.

Preliminary Assessment

Application documents are checked during a preliminary assessment. Applications which do not fulfil the requirements or are lacking any requested documents, missing documentation in the requested format or are not submitted  within the application period,  or submitted by fax or e-mail will be  returned without being subjected to scientific evaluation.

Scientific Evaluation

Evaluation is based solely on documents uploaded to the application system. For this reason, the documentation for each requirement must be uploaded to the system in clear and determined context. (Documents which only contain links of web pages will not be considered.)

The results of the evaluation are determined by Group Executive Committee and submitted to the Presidency. The applications which will be supported and the amount of the support will be  finalized by the approval of the TÜBİTAK Presidency and TWAS.

A scientific evaluation is carried out by expert panelists/consultants based on the evaluation criteria.*

1. Excellence
   The Quality and credibility of the research/innovation project; level of novelty, inter/multidisciplinary aspects.
   The Quality and appropriateness of the training and of the two-way transfer of knowledge between the researcher and the host.
   The scientific competence of the academic advisor(s) in Türkiye and the integration of the researcher with the institution/organization in which the research will be conducted.

2. Implementation
   Consistent and effective methodology and work plan: Work packages, Success Criteria.
   Compliance of project management structure and monitoring processes including risk management.
   Appropriateness of the infrastructure of the institution/organization to which the research will be conducted.

3. Impact
   Widespread impact of project outputs.
   Quality of delivery of project activities to different target groups.
   Effects on career development of young researcher.

Evaluation is based solely on documents uploaded to the application system. For this reason, the documentation for each requirement must be uploaded to the system in clear and determined context. Documents which only contain links of web pages will not be considered.

*Within the scope of the scientific evaluation process, all application files are shared with TÜBA in order to match reference letters sent by public authorities of Uzbekistan and make the pre-appointment of the institution in which the research will be carried out and academic advisor in Türkiye. Subsequently, Scientific panels are formed by BİDEB with the panelist suggestions taken from TÜBA. The applications to be supported are the support amount are finalized by the joint decision of the presidents of TÜBA and TÜBİTAK, provide that the enforcement and approval processes in TÜBA and TÜBİTAK are completed.