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General Provisions

• Notifications are generally made electronically by TÜBİTAK BİDEB. For this reason, it is necessary to provide an electronic address suitable for notification and to keep the contact information up to date.

• 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.

• The fellow and the academic advisor in Türkiye must comply with universal scientific research and scientific publishing rules during the conduct of the research. Where necessary, it is obligatory to obtain the Ethics Committee Approval document and the legal permission from the relevant institutions for the research to be done. In case of a violation of the above-mentioned rules, legal actions shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of TÜBİTAK Directive ın Research and Publication Ethics Committee (AYEK).

• The fellow is obliged to report all kinds of fellowship or financial support, which are received from another institution in Türkiye during the fellowship period to BİDEB within 15 days from the starting date of the support. If the fellow has any financial support received from another institution, the amount of the support within the scope of this programme might be separately determined by the GYK provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency.

• The fellows have to maintain their research studies full-time during the fellowship period. The fellow is obliged to inform TÜBİTAK about any short or long-term visits away from the host institution and the duration of such visits within 10 days of the occurrence causing the time away. Duration of time away for less than 15 days per year shall not interrupt the fellowship payment. For any durations longer than 15 days GYK and the Presidency may consider temporary suspension, repeal or cancelation of the fellowship provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency. In such a scenario, any stipend paid for this period will have to be returned to BİDEB by the fellow.

• Those who receive fellowship within the scope of this programme cannot receive project incentive bonus (PTI), fees, royalties, and similar financial support from other projects supported by TÜBİTAK at the same time.

• In the case of those who receive or are eligible to receive fellowship from other programmes of TÜBİTAK, this situation should be reported to TÜBİTAK in writing by the fellow. If otherwise determined, the fellow is obliged to pay back the entire fellowship amount to BİDEB along with the legal interest.

In case of non-compliance with the obligations, action is taken in accordance with the provisions of this Call Announcement and the Letter of Commitment.

Progress and Final Reports

• In relation to their research, the fellows should upload progress and final reports to the online monitoring system on the dates specified by TÜBİTAK. It is sufficient to upload the reports to the online monitoring system. Reports uploaded to BİDEB online monitoring system must be also submitted to TÜBA via the following email address azizsancarbursu@tuba.gov.tr

• A progress report is not requested from the fellows whose support periods are less than 10 months, and it is sufficient for them to upload their final reports to the online monitoring system on the dates specified by TÜBİTAK. Fellows whose support period is determined as 10 months and more are required to upload progress report(s) every 6 months following the start date of their research and a final report within 2 months of the end date of their research.

• Progress reports can be uploaded to the online monitoring system no more than 10 days after the submission dates specified by TÜBİTAK. In case of any delay of the submission of progress reports, the fellowship payments will not be paid and the fellow will be given an additional period of 2 months. The fellowship payments of the fellows who submit their progress reports within the given time period will continue where they left off. The support given to the fellows who do not submit their progress reports to BİDEB within 2 months without relying on force majeure reasons may be repealed or canceled with the decision of the GYK and the approval of the Presidency provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency.

• If the final report is not uploaded to the online monitoring system within 2 months following the research end date, the fellow can request additional time with a reasoned and signed petition. If the request is considered appropriate by the GYK, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency additional time may be given for the completion of the report. The fellowship support of the fellow who does not submit their final reports to BİDEB in the additional time given, can be repealed or canceled by the GYK decision and the approval of the Presidency, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency.

• Progress and final reports are evaluated by academic experts to be assigned by BİDEB. Reports that are not sufficient as a result of the evaluation are requested to be revised within 2 months. The support of the fellow who does not send the necessary revisions within the given time period or whose revised reports are not accepted can be repealed or canceled by the decision of the GYK and with the approval of the Presidency provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency. 

• TÜBA and TÜBİTAK support should be stated in the publications within the scope of the programme and, if available, the publication should be uploaded to the online monitoring system in addition to the progress and final reports.

Change of Host Institution, Mentor or Research Title

• In case of a request to change the host institution/organization or the academic advisor(s) in Türkiye, the fellow should apply to BİDEB  submitting the following documents:
  Request Form to Change of Host Institution/Academic Advisor(s). The fellow and the current, and the new academic advisor in Türkiye must be signed the relevant parts of the form.
  The acceptance letter from the highest authority of the new host university in which the research will be conducted.

If GYK decision approves the request provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency, the transfer can proceed. Following the approval, the Letter of Commitment of the fellow will be renewed.

• In case the fellow requests to make changes on the research title without changing the research subject to which it is entitled to support, the fellow must apply to BİDEB along with a letter of justification signed by the fellow and the academic advisor in Türkiye. With the GYK approval, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency, the research title can be changed.

Fellowship Extension, Suspension and Early Cessation

• It is essential for the fellows to complete his/her research successfully within the fellowship period assigned by TÜBA and TÜBİTAK. If fellows, who are supported for less than the maximum support period (36 months) wish to extend their fellowship, they should deliver the following documents to BİDEB 2 months before the end date of the fellowship period:
  Request Form for Fellowship Extension. This form also includes the summary of the research carried out by the fellow during the period of support and a reasoned request for the extension of the period signed by the fellow and the academic advisor(s) in Türkiye.
  A detailed research report on the studies that will be carried out within the requested period. This report should be prepared in the “Progress Report” format in the “Application Forms” available on the official programme website.

If the request for extension is deemed appropriate by GYK, it will be finalized with the approval of the TÜBİTAK Presidency, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency. The extended period cannot exceed fifty percent of the initially awarded support period of the fellowship.

• In the event of a situation requiring the suspension of fellowship based on force majeure or an excuse that GYK could accept, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency the fellow and the academic advisor(s) in Türkiye must apply to BİDEB with a justification within 20 days from the date of the incident. Fellowship support can be suspended if GYK deems appropriate, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency. The suspension period may be up to 12 months during the support period and no payment will be made to the fellow during this period. Upon request of the fellow and the academic advisor in Türkiye regarding the resumption of the discontinued support, if deemed appropriate by the GYK provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency, the fellowship support will recommence and the suspension period will be added to the fellowship period.

• In the event that no request is submitted by the fellow and the academic advisor in Türkiye for the resumption of support within the suspension time, the support of the fellow can be repealed or canceled by the decision of the GYK and with the approval of the Presidency, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency.

• If the fellow wants to leave the programme earlier than the end date of the fellowship without completing the research or completed the research earlier than the end date of the fellowship, the fellow and academic advisor in Türkiye must apply to BİDEB with appropriate justification 15 days before. without successful completion of the programme the following conditions will apply:
  In the case of abandonment of the fellowship, the fellowship support will be repealed or canceled by the decision of the GYK and the approval of the Presidency provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency.
  In case of early completion of the research, fellowship payments will not be paid from the date of completion. The final report that is prepared for research results and outputs obtained until the date the research was stopped must be uploaded to the online monitoring system within 2 months. The support of the fellow is terminated with GYK decision and with the approval of the Presidency, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency based on the approval of the final report as a result of the monitoring evaluation by scientific experts.

Ethical Rules

• The fellow and the academic advisor in Türkiye must comply with universal scientific research and scientific publishing rules during the conduct of the research. Where necessary, it is obligatory to obtain the Ethics Committee Approval document and the legal permission from the relevant institutions for the research to be done.

• In case of a violation of the above-mentioned rules, legal actions shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of TÜBİTAK Directive ın Research and Publication Ethics Committee (AYEK).

Other Provisions

• 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.

• TÜBA will cover the researchers’ arrival and departure costs from Türkiye at the beginning of the fellowship and on completion of the fellowship. Researchers who are eligible for support under this programme should contact TÜBA for ticketing procedures at azizsancarbursu@tuba.gov.tr

• 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 - BİDEB (Bilim İnsanı Destek Programları Başkanlığı)

Araştırma Burs ve Destekleri Grup Koordinatörlüğü

2216C - TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Araştırma Burs Programı      
T: 0312 444 66 90                                                                               
E-Posta: 2216azizsancar@tubitak.gov.tr                

TÜBİTAK - BİDEB (The Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programmes)

The Coordinatorship of Research and Fellowship Programmes

2216C - TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Uzbekistan Aziz Sancar Research Fellowship Programme

T: 0312 444 66 90                                                                              

E-mail: 2216azizsancar@tubitak.gov.tr

Programın amacı, Dünya Endüstriyel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kuruluşları Birliği (WAITRO) üyesi ülkelerden doktora derecesini almış veya halen doktora programına kayıtlı olan uluslararası araştırmacıların sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri çerçevesinde Türkiye'de bir araştırma yürütmeleri amacıyla araştırmacılara maddi destek sağlayarak, Türkiye'nin bilim ve teknoloji alanında uluslararası işbirliklerini geliştirmektir.

2216D –TÜBİTAK-WAITRO Doktora Sırası ve Doktora Sonrası Burs Programları 2024 Yılı 1. Dönem Başvuru Sonuçları Açıklandı!

2216D –TÜBİTAK-WAITRO Doktora Sırası ve Doktora Sonrası Burs Programları 2024 Yılı 1. Dönem başvurularının sonuçları belli oldu.
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The purpose of the programme is to advance international cooperation of Türkiye in science and technology by providing financial support to international researchers from The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) member countries who have received their PhD or are still registered to a doctoral programme abroad to conduct a research in Türkiye within the framework of sustainable development goals. This call announcement covers the procedures and obligations related to the applicants and/or international young researchers supported by the programme.

Application Results of 2024/1 2216-D TÜBİTAK-WAITRO Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

The results of 2216-D TÜBİTAK-WAITRO Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2024/1 applications were finalized.
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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 için uçak bileti);

• Özel sağlık sigortası.
   

Burs Miktarı ve Süresi

• Doktora öğrencileri için: Aylık 27.500 Türk Lirası burs.

Destek süresi en az 6 ve en fazla 24 aydır.

• Doktora sonrası araştırmacılar için: Aylık 36.500 Türk Lirası burs.

Destek süresi en az 6 ay en fazla 12 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;

• Air ticket (Tickets to reach Türkiye at the beginning of the fellowship and the return journey on completion of the fellowship)

• Private health insurance.

Amount and Duration of the Support

• For doctoral students: A monthly stipend of 26.500 Turkish Liras

The duration of the support is minimum 6 months and maximum 24 months.

• For postdoctoral researchers: A monthly stipend of 36.500 Turkish Liras

The duration of the support is minimum 6 months and maximum 12 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 İngilizce olması gerekmektedir. Diğer dillerde hazırlanmış belgelerin onaylı 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 the director of TÜBİTAK Research Centers and Institutes in which the research will be conducted.

• All application documents must be prepared according to the template of 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.

• 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.

• WAITRO üyesi ülkelerden birinde daimi ikamet etmek ve vatandaşı olmak (çifte vatandaşlık sahibi olanlar, T.C. vatandaşlığından herhangi bir nedenle ayrılmış olanlar başvuramaz),

• Türkiye’de geçici veya kalıcı ikamet için herhangi bir vizeye sahip olmamak,

• Geçerli bir pasaporta sahip olmak,

• İngilizce yeterlilik belgesine sahip olmak*,

• Sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri kapsamında bir araştırma planına sahip olmak,

• TÜBİTAK Araştırma Merkez ve Enstitülerinden birinden resmi davet almış olmak**,

• Daha önce 2216 Araştırma Bursu Programlarından herhangi biri kapsamında desteklenmemiş olmak.

Doktora Sırası Araştırmacılar İçin:

• Son başvuru tarihi itibariyle WAITRO üyesi ülkelerden birinde yükseköğrenim kurumların 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

• Doktor derecesine sahip olmak,

• Ev sahibi ülke dışındaki WAITRO üyesi ülkelerden birinde çalışıyor olmak ve orada araştırma görevi yapmak.

• Başvuru yılının 31 Aralık itibariyle 45 yaşını doldurmamış olmak.

• Be permanent residents and nationals of a WAITRO member countries other than the host country (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;

• Having a valid passport;

• Having an English proficiency certificate;*

• Having a research plan within the framework of sustainable development goals;

• Having an official acceptance from TÜBİTAK Research Centers and Institutes in Türkiye;**

• Not previously supported under any of 2216 Research Fellowship Programmes.

• For doctoral researchers;

• By the deadline date of the application, having registered to a doctoral programme in a higher education institution in one of WAITRO member countries other than the host country. S/he must have successfully passed the PhD qualifying exam or be in an advanced stage of their PhD research. Applicants must certify this criterion with an official Registration & No Objection Certificate taken in the last three months before the application date;

• Being 35 years old or younger on 31 December of the application year.

• For post-doctoral researchers;

• Holding a PhD degree certificate;

• Being employed in one of WAITRO member countries other than the host country and hold a research assignment there. Applicants must certify a supporting statement from the head/director of the applicant’s current employer on official headed paper to prove that you are employed there and will be given leave, if granted the award;

• Being 45 years old or younger on 31 December of the application year.