Bu programın amacı; Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi (TÜBA) Başkanlığı ve Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu (TÜBİTAK) arasında 27.12.2022 tarihinde imzalanan protokole istinaden Türkiye ve Özbekistan arasında doktora sırası ve doktora sonrası bilimsel ve teknolojik işbirliğinin teşvik edilmesidir.
Çağrı için lütfen resme tıklayınız.
The purpose of the programme, which was prepared pursuant to the protocol signed between TÜBİTAK and TÜBA on 27.12.2022, is to promote of scientific and technological cooperation during and after doctoral studies between Türkiye and Uzbekistan. This call announcement covers the procedures and obligations related to the applicants and/or international young researchers supported by the programme.
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Program kapsamında genç araştırmacılara aşağıdaki destekler sağlanmaktadır;
Türkiye’deki yaşam masraflarını karşılamak için aylık burs;
Yol masrafı (Burs başlangıcında Türkiye’ye ulaşım ve burs bitiminde ülkesine dönüş bileti)
Burs Miktarı ve Süresi
Doktora öğrencileri için: Aylık 27.500 Türk Lirası burs.
Doktora sonrası araştırmacılar için: Aylık 36.500 Türk Lirası burs.
Destek süresi en az 12 ay en fazla 36 aydır.
Within the scope of the programme, the young researchers are provided with the following support;
Monthly fellowship (stipend) to cover living costs in Türkiye;
Flight ticket (Tickets to reach Türkiye at the beginning of the fellowship and the return journey on completion of the fellowship)
Amount and Duration of the Support
For doctoral students: A monthly stipend of 27.500 Turkish Liras
For postdoctoral researchers: A monthly stipend of 36.500 Turkish Liras
The duration of the support is minimum 12 months and maximum 36 months.
Programa başvuru yapacak araştırmacıların ve danışman(lar)ının Araştırmacı Bilgi Sistemi’ndeki (ARBIS) bilgileri çevrimiçi başvurudan önce güncel olmalıdır.
Başvurular, çağrı duyurusunda ilan edilen tarihler içerisinde TYBS adresi üzerinden çevrimiçi olarak yapılır.
Başvuru belgelerinin eksiksiz olarak çevrimiçi başvuru sistemine yüklenmesi gerekmektedir. Başvuru süresince başvuru sistemi açık kalacaktır. Bu süre içerisinde, başvurunuzu onaylamadan önce bilgilerinizde değişiklik yapabilir ve yeni evrak yükleyebilirsiniz.
Başvuru aşamasında belgelerin sisteme yüklenmesi yeterlidir, posta yoluyla BİDEB’e ulaştırılması gerekmez.
Başvuru sistemine yüklenecek belgelerin Türkçe veya İngilizce olması gerekmektedir. Diğer dillerde hazırlanmış belgelerin onaylı Türkçe veya İngilizce tercümeleri yüklenmelidir.
İmzasız belgeler kabul edilmemektedir.
Başvuru dönemi içerisinde geri çekme işlemi sistem üzerinden onay kaldırılarak yapılabilir. Başvuru dönemi bittikten sonra değerlendirme aşamasında geri çekme işlemi için başvuru yılı ve dönemini belirten imzalı bir dilekçenin BİDEB adresine gönderilmesi gerekmektedir. Dilekçenin BİDEB’ e ulaşmasını takiben güncelleme işlemi yapılmaktadır.
To be able to submit the online application form to TÜBİTAK, the candidate must first create a profile on the platform in the TÜBİTAK Researcher Information System (ARBIS).
Applications are submitted online via the TÜBİTAK online application system through TYBS within the dates indicated in the call announcement.
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 the rector or the authorized vice-chancellor public universities; the person authorized by the board of trustees in the foundation universities; the director of the center in case of a research infrastructure that is qualified under the Law No. 6550.
All application documents must be prepared according to the template of TÜBA-TÜBİTAK. Documents in different formats will not be accepted. For the templates, please see the “application forms”.
Support payments of the fellow will be initiated based on the starting date of the research. The start date of the research must be the first day of the month in which the research will start.
Fellowship payments are paid within the first 10 days of the following month to TRY bank accounts on the names of fellows based on the information given in the letter of commitment by the fellow.
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.
Özbekistan’da daimi ikamet eden Özbek vatandaşı olmak (çifte vatandaşlık sahibi olanlar, T.C. vatandaşlığından herhangi bir nedenle ayrılmış olanlar başvuramaz),
Başka bir ülkede geçici veya kalıcı ikamet için herhangi bir vizeye sahip olmamak,
Halihazırda Türkiye’de bulunmuyor olmak,
Özbek Hükümeti kamu kurumlarından, Özbekistan Üniversitelerinden veya Özbekistan Bilimler Akademisinden referans mektubu almış olmak,
Başvuracak adayların Türkiye’deki bir devlet üniversitesi veya kamu kurumları araştırma merkezlerinden davet almış olmak*,
Doktora Sırası Araştırmacılar İçin:
Son başvuru tarihi itibariyle Özbekistan yükseköğrenim kurumlarından birinde bu çağrı metninde belirtilen alanlardan birinde doktora programına kayıtlı olup, doktora yeterlilik sınavını geçmiş/tez aşamasında olmak,
Başvuru yılının 31 Aralık itibariyle 35 yaşını doldurmamış olmak,
Doktora Sonrası Araştırmacılar İçin
Bu çağrı metninde belirtilen alanlardan birinden doktora derecesine sahip olmak,
Başvuru yılının 31 Aralık itibariyle 45 yaşını doldurmamış olmak.
*Bu programa mahsus olmak üzere seçilecek bursiyerlerin araştırma yapılacakları kurumu ve danışmanı olacak bilim insanını belirleme yetkisi bu burs kapsamında oluşturulacak TÜBA - TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Bursu Seçici Kurulu’ndadır.
Başvuru Yapabilecek Alanlar:
Temel Bilimler (Biyoloji, Fizik, Kimya, Matematik, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik)
Mühendislik Bilimleri
Astronomi, Yer ve Uzay Bilimleri,
Bilgi Teknolojileri,
Tarımsal Bilimler (Tarım, Gıda, Hayvancılık, Veterinerlik),
Sosyal Bilimler (Uluslararası İlişkiler, Siyasi Tarih, Eğitim Bilimleri)
Be permanent residents and nationals of Uzbekistan (the dual citizens, the individuals who renounced Turkish citizenship for any reason are not eligible for the application).
Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Türkiye or any country;
Not currently residing in the host country (Türkiye);
Having a reference letter from Uzbek Government public institutions, Uzbekistan Universities or Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences;
Having an official acceptance at an eligible department, institution or laboratory of a public university or public research centers in Türkiye*
For doctoral researchers;
By the deadline date of the application, having registered to a doctoral in the fields specified in the call text in a higher education institution in Uzbekistan. S/he must have successfully passed the PhD qualifying exam or be in an advanced stage of their PhD in the fields specified in the call text;
Being 35 years old or younger on 31 December of the application year.
For post-doctoral researchers;
Holding a PhD degree certificate in the fields specified in the call text;
Being 45 years old or younger on 31 December of the application year.
Eligible fields:
Basic Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Molecular Biology and Genetics),
Engineering Sciences,
Astronomy, Earth and Space Sciences,
Information Technologies,
Agricultural Sciences (Agriculture, Food, Animal Science, and Veterinary),
Social Sciences (International Relations, Political History, Educational Sciences
Çağrı Dönemi | Çağrı Açılış Tarihi | Çağrı Kapanış Tarihi |
2023/1 | 12 Haziran 2023 | 31 Temmuz 2023 |
Application Period | Starting Date | Çağrı Kapanış Tarihi |
1st Term | 12th June 2023 | 31st July 2023 |
Method of Application
To be able to submit the online application form to TÜBİTAK, the candidate must first create a profile on the platform in the TÜBİTAK Researcher Information System (ARBIS) that is available at https://arbis.tubitak.gov.tr/home.jsf
The information of the researchers in the Researcher Information System (ARBIS) to apply for the programme and the academic advisor(s) in Türkiye must be up-to-date before applying online.
Applications are submitted online via the TÜBİTAK online application system through TYBS within the dates indicated in the call announcement.
During the application stage, it is sufficient to upload the documents into the application system and they are not required to be delivered to BIDEB by email or post.
Documents to be uploaded to the application system must be in English. Documents prepared in other languages must be accompanied by their certified English translations.
Within the application period, the application can be withdrawn from the online system. After the application period is over, a signed petition stating the application year and period for withdrawal process in the evaluation stage should be sent to BIDEB. An update will be made after the petition reaches to BIDEB.
Application Documents
It is mandatory to upload the documents listed below to the application system, during the online application period. Templates for these documents are available for download.*
Scanned copy of the identity and visa sections of the passport;
Research proposal form prepared in the format determined by TÜBİTAK;
A reference letter taken from Uzbek Government public institutions, Uzbekistan Universities or Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences**
Additional documents specific to doctoral students:
The official Registration & No Objection Certificate indicating that the candidate is registered as a PhD student abroad and that he/she is successful in PhD proficiency exam/being an advanced stage of their PhD research is taken in the last three months before the application date.
Additional documents specific to postdoctoral researchers
The official/notarized copy of PhD diploma. If the diploma of the applicant is not ready, a temporary graduation certificate or an official letter on the applicant’s graduation.
*The selection committee may interview the names on the final and waiting list to measure their language competence in English or Turkish.
**Reference letters must be sent directly to TÜBA by the official authorities via the following email address azizsancarbursu@tuba.gov.tr
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.*
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.
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.
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.
The fellow is obliged to initiate the research and fellowship within 12 months of the date of the award letter. The status of the fellows who cannot start their research due to health, natural disaster and similar force majeure and other reasons can be evaluated by GYK provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency, the fellowship initiation period can be deferred up to 6 months at the most. A fellow who does not begin his/her research within 12 months without the decision of the GYK cannot claim any rights on the fellowship.
Required Documents to Initiate the Fellowship
Selected candidates will be sent an official award letter jointly signed by TÜBİTAK and TWAS-UNESCO.
Invitation letter taken from the highest authority of the institution in which the research will be carried out in Türkiye.
Letter of commitment signed by the researcher and the academic advisor(s) at the university in which the research will be carried out.
If the research requires, the approval certificate obtained from the Ethics Committee of the university in which the research will be conducted or from any relevant Ethics Committee, should be submitted to BİDEB.
After the submission of the above-mentioned documents to BİDEB, support payments of the fellow will be initiated based on the starting date of the research. The start date of the research must be the first day of the month in which the research will start.