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 condition or force majeure, which means, under the terms of this Call Text, natural disaster, war (whether declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection, or other acts of a similar nature or force, which are beyond the control of the Fellow and the Academic Advisor(s), and other reasons can be evaluated by the Group Executive Committee (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 to the Fellowship.
• The Fellow is obliged to report all kinds of Fellowship or financial support that are received from another institution in Türkiye during the Fellowship period to TÜBİTAK-BİDEB within 15 days from the starting date of the support. If the Fellow has received financial support from another institution, the amount of that support within the scope of this programme may be separately determined by the GYK provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency.
• The Fellows have to maintain their research studies in Türkiye full-time during the Fellowship period. The Fellow is obliged to inform TÜBİTAK-BİDEB about any short- or long-term visits away from the host institution either prior to departure or no later than ten (10) days after departure with a signed petition. Absence for a period of 15 days or less per year shall not affect the Fellowship payment. No Fellowship payment shall be made for periods exceeding fifteen (15) days. Any payment made for such periods shall be reimbursed by the Fellow or offset against subsequent Fellowship payments. For any durations longer than 15 days, GYK may consider a temporary suspension, or —subject to the approval of TÜBİTAK Presidency, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency—the revocation or cancellation of the Fellowship.
• 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-BİDEB with a signed petition by the Fellow. If otherwise determined, GYK may consider a deduction from the Fellowship, a temporary suspension, or —subject to the approval of TÜBİTAK Presidency, provided the appropriate opinion of the TÜBA Presidency—the revocation or cancellation of the Fellowship.
• Fellows are required to successfully complete their research successfully within the Fellowship period assigned by TÜBA and TÜBİTAK-BİDEB.
• The Fellow is obliged to carry out the research strictly within the scope of the Research Proposal Form submitted during the application and approved for support, and shall not deviate from the main elements specified therein.
• 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.
• Unless otherwise specified by TÜBİTAK-BİDEB, it is sufficient to submit requests and all related information and documents online throughout the Fellowship period, provided that such requests are made by means of an official petition duly signed by both the Fellow and the Academic Advisor(s) in Türkiye. In the case of renewal of the Letter of Commitment, the document must additionally be submitted to TÜBİTAK-BİDEB in hard copy with original wet signatures.
• If it is determined that any overpayment or undue payment has been made to the Fellow for any reason, the Fellow shall be obliged to repay such amount to TÜBİTAK-BİDEB and shall remain primarily liable therefor. The Academic Advisor(s) in Türkiye shall be under an obligation to monitor the Fellow’s compliance with the Program Call Text, the Award Letter, and the Letter of Commitment, and to notify TÜBİTAK-BİDEB in writing without delay of any circumstance that may affect the Fellow’s eligibility, research status, continuation of research, place of study, field of study, or presence in Türkiye. Where any overpayment, undue payment, or related financial loss occurs due to the Academic Advisor(s)’ failure to comply with such notification and reporting obligations, the relevant amount may be recovered from the Academic Advisor(s) in Türkiye pursuant to the relevant legislation and the provisions of this undertaking.
• The suspension, revocation, and cancellation of the Fellowship shall be carried out in accordance with the Rules and Procedures with regard to the running of the Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programmes under the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye. Fellowship support shall be revoked through termination of the stipend. In the event of cancellation, all disbursed amounts shall be recovered with statutory interest in accordance with the undertaking.
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-BİDEB. It is sufficient to upload the reports to the online monitoring system; they do not need to be delivered to TÜBA or TÜBİTAK-BİDEB by post.
• 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-BİDEB.
• Fellows whose support period is determined as 10 months or 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-BİDEB. In case of any delay in 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 delayed progress reports to TÜBİTAK-BİDEB within the extended 2 months, without relying on health condition or force majeure, which means, under the terms of this Call Text, natural disaster, war (whether declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection, or other acts of a similar nature or force, which are beyond the control of the Fellow and the Academic Advisor(s) in Türkiye, may be revoked or cancelled by 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 TÜBİTAK-BİDEB within the additional time given can be revoked or cancelled 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 scientific experts to be assigned by TÜBİTAK-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 revoked or cancelled 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 must 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.
• Without prejudice to the internal regulations of the university, research institution, publisher or other entities where the relevant publication is published or disseminated, and to the applicable national or international legislation that may restrict or prohibit the use of logos in certain publication types such as theses and articles, it is mandatory to indicate the TÜBA and the TÜBİTAK logos in all kinds of research-related announcements and publications. The TÜBA and TÜBİTAK logos must be used in accordance with the forms and standards given on the TÜBA website and the TÜBİTAK website.
Change of Host Institution, Host Advisor or Research Title
If the GYK decision confirms the request and the TÜBA Presidency provides the appropriate opinion, the change can proceed with the Presidency's approval.
If the GYK decision confirms the request and the TÜBA Presidency provides the appropriate opinion, the change can proceed with the Presidency's approval.
Fellowship Extension, Suspension and Early Cessation
Ethical Rules
In case of a violation of the above-mentioned rules, legal actions shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of TÜBİTAK Directive in the Research and Publication Ethics Committee (AYEK).
Other Provisions
TÜBİTAK - BİDEB (Bilim İnsanı Destek Programları Başkanlığı)
Araştırma Burs ve Destekleri Grup Koordinatörlüğü
2216C - TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Burs Programı
T: 0312 444 66 90
E-Posta: 2216azizsancar@tubitak.gov.tr
Adres: Tunus Cad. No:80 Kavaklıdere 06680 Ankara/Türkiye
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
Address: Tunus Cad. No:80 Kavaklıdere 06680 Ankara/
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.
Please see “application dates” module on the programme website. The time limit for the deadlines is 17:30, Istanbul Time, unless otherwise stated.
No, they are not eligible.
No, they are not eligible.
You should send an email to arbis@tubitak.gov.tr by adding the screenshot of the page you are having trouble with.
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.
In the case of public and foundation universities, the rector or the authorized vice-chancellor; the director of the public research centers in Turkey.
Research infrastructures that are qualified under the Law No. 6550:
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.
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.
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.

TÜBİTAK-BİDEB ve TÜBA iş birliği ile gerçekleştirilecek olan 2216C – TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Araştırma Burs Programı başvuruya açıldı.
TÜBİTAK Bilim İnsanı Destek Programları Başkanlığı (BİDEB) ve Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi (TÜBA) iş birliğiyle yürütülen 2216C – TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Araştırma Burs Programı, araştırmalarını Türkiye'de yürütmeyi hedefleyen doktora öğrencileri ile doktora sonrası araştırmacılar için 1 Temmuz 2026 tarihi itibarıyla başvuruya açılmıştır.
Başvurular 14 Ağustos 2026 saat 17:30'a kadar TYBS üzerinden alınacaktır.
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.
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2216C – TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Uzbekistan Aziz Sancar Research Fellowship Programme is now open to call.
The 2216C – TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Uzbekistan Aziz Sancar Research Fellowship Programme, conducted in cooperation between the TÜBİTAK Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programmes (BİDEB) and the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), has been opened for applications as of 1 July 2026 for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who aim to conduct their research in Türkiye.
Applications will be received through the TYBS until 14 August 2026, 17:30
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 giderlerinin karşılanmasına yönelik aylık burs,
• Türkiye’ye geliş ve Türkiye’den ayrılışa ilişkin seyahat giderleri desteği,
• Türkiye’deki Akademik Danışmana yıllık ödeme,
• Laboratuvar altyapısının kullanımına yönelik Ev Sahibi Kurum katkısı.
Burs Miktarı ve Süresi
• Doktora öğrencileri için: Aylık 32.500Türk Lirası burs.
• Doktora sonrası araştırmacılar için: Aylık 43.500 Türk Lirası burs.
Doktora öğrencileri için destek süresi en az 6 ay, en fazla 12 aydır.
Doktora sonrası araştırmacılar için destek süresi en az 12 ay, en fazla 36 aydır
Within the scope of the programme, researchers are provided with the following support;
• Monthly Fellowship (stipend) to cover living costs in Türkiye;
• Travel costs for arrival to and departure from Türkiye.
• Annual payment to Academic Advisor in Türkiye.
• Host Institution Contribution for Laboratory Infrastructure Use.
Amount and Duration of the Support
• For doctoral students: A monthly stipend of 32.500 Turkish Liras
• For postdoctoral researchers: A monthly stipend of 43.500 Turkish Liras
For doctoral researchers: the duration of the support is a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months.
For postdoctoral researchers: the duration of the support is a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 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.
• Çevrim içi başvuru sistemine gerekli tüm belgelerin yüklendiğinden emin olunuz. Başvuru sistemi, başvuru dönemi boyunca açık olacaktır. Başvurunuzu onaylamadan önce bilgilerinizi güncelleyebilir ve yeni belgeler yükleyebilirsiniz.
• Başvuru aşamasında belgelerin yalnızca çevrim içi başvuru sistemine yüklenmesi yeterlidir. Belgelerin ayrıca e-posta veya posta yoluyla TÜBİTAK-BİDEB’e gönderilmesine gerek yoktur.
• Çevrim içi başvuru sistemine yüklenecek belgelerin İngilizce olması gerekmektedir. Diğer dillerde hazırlanan belgelere, onaylı İngilizce tercümelerinin eklenmesi zorunludur.
• Bir belgenin elektronik imzalı olmaması durumunda, belgenin kurumun antetli kâğıdında hazırlanmış, kurumun okunaklı mührünü ve yetkili kişinin imzasını taşıyor olması gerekmektedir. Bu durumda, belge üzerinde yer alan TÜBA ve TÜBİTAK logoları kaldırılmalıdır.
• TÜBA ve TÜBİTAK-BİDEB tarafından belirlenen formatta hazırlanan başvuru belgelerinin, çevrim içi başvuru süresi içerisinde çevrim içi başvuru sistemine yüklenmesi zorunludur.
• Başvuru belgesi şablonları program web sayfasında mevcuttur. Başvuru belgelerinin eksiksiz ve talep edilen formatta hazırlanmasına dikkat ediniz. Eksik veya format açısından uygun olmayan belgeler nedeniyle başvurular ön değerlendirme aşamasında değerlendirme dışı bırakılacaktır.
• Bu program kapsamında araştırmacıların araştırmalarını yürütecekleri kurum ile Türkiye’deki akademik danışmanın belirlenmesine ilişkin yetki, TÜBA–TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Burs Programı Seçim Komitesine aittir. Başvuru sahiplerinin, başvuru öncesinde kabul mektubu temin etmek amacıyla Türkiye’deki üniversiteler ve/veya akademik personel ile iletişime geçmemeleri gerekmektedir. Ev sahibi kurum ve akademik danışman, yalnızca TÜBA–TÜBİTAK Özbekistan Aziz Sancar Burs Programı Seçim Komitesi tarafından belirlenmekte ve görevlendirilmektedir.
• Başvuru süresi içerisinde başvurular çevrim içi sistem üzerinden geri çekilebilir. Başvuru süresinin sona ermesinden sonra ise değerlendirme aşamasındaki başvurunun geri çekilebilmesi için, başvuru yılı ve dönemini belirten imzalı bir dilekçenin BİDEB’e gönderilmesi gerekmektedir. Dilekçenin TÜBİTAK-BİDEB’e ulaşmasını takiben gerekli güncelleme yapılacaktır.
• 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.
• During the application stage, it is sufficient to upload the documents into the application system, and they are not required to be delivered to TÜBİTAK-BİDEB 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.
• If a document is not electronically signed, it must still be prepared on the institution's letterhead paper and bear the institution’s readable seal, along with the signature of the authorized person. For this, the TÜBA and TÜBİTAK logos must be removed from the document.
• It is mandatory to upload the application documents prepared in the format determined by TÜBA and TÜBİTAK-BİDEB to the online application system during the online application period.
• Application document templates are available for download. Please ensure that all application documents are complete and in the requested format; any omissions or formatting inconsistencies will result in your application being eliminated during the preliminary evaluation.
• Pertaining to this programme, the authority to determine the institution where the researchers will conduct their research and the academic advisor in Türkiye belongs to the TÜBA- TÜBİTAK Uzbekistan Aziz Sancar Fellowship Programme Selection Committee. Applicants must not contact universities and/or academic staff in Türkiye to obtain any letter of acceptance prior to application, as the host institution and academic advisor are determined and assigned solely by the TÜBA–TÜBİTAK Uzbekistan Aziz Sancar Fellowship Programme Selection Committee.
• 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 BİDEB. An update will be made after the petition reaches TÜBİTAK-BİDEB.
• Özbekistan vatandaşı olmak ve daimi olarak Özbekistan’da ikamet etmek (çifte vatandaşlar ile herhangi bir nedenle Türk vatandaşlığını kaybetmiş kişiler başvuru yapamaz).
• Özbekistan dışında, Türkiye dahil herhangi bir ülke için geçici veya daimi vize/oturma iznine sahip olmamak.
• Başvuru tarihlerinde Türkiye’de ikamet etmiyor olmak.
• Özbekistan kamu kurumlarından, Özbekistan üniversitelerinden veya Özbekistan Bilimler Akademisinden alınmış bir referans mektubuna sahip olmak.
• Bu program ile 2216 – Uluslararası Araştırmacılar İçin Araştırma Burs Programı kapsamında daha önce desteklenmemiş olmak.
Doktora öğrencileri için;
• Başvuru son tarihi itibarıyla, çağrı metninde belirtilen alanlarda (bkz. Başvuru Yapabilecek Alanları) Özbekistan’daki bir yükseköğretim kurumunda doktora programına kayıtlı olmak ve doktora yeterlik sınavını başarıyla geçmiş veya doktora araştırmasının ileri bir aşamasında bulunmak.
• Başvuru yılının 31 Aralık tarihi itibarıyla 35 yaşını doldurmamış olmak.
Doktora sonrası araştırmacılar için;
• Çağrı metninde belirtilen alanlarda (bkz. Başvuru Yapabilecek Alanları) doktora derecesine sahip olmak.
• Başvuru yılının 31 Aralık tarihi itibarıyla 45 yaşını doldurmamış olmak.
Başvuru Yapabilecek Alanlar:
a. Temel Bilimler (Biyoloji, Fizik, Kimya, Matematik, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik)
b. Mühendislik Bilimleri
c. Astronomi, Yer ve Uzay Bilimleri,
d. Bilgi Teknolojileri,
e. Tarımsal Bilimler (Tarım, Gıda, Hayvancılık, Veterinerlik),
f. Sosyal Bilimler (Uluslararası İlişkiler, Siyasi Tarih, Eğitim Bilimleri, Ali Şir Nevai alanındaki araştırmaları*).
* Destek kararı aşamasında Ali Şir Nevai alanında çalışan araştırmacılara öncelik verilebilir.
• Being a citizen of Uzbekistan permanently residing in Uzbekistan (the dual citizens, the individuals who have been stripped of 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 other country other than Uzbekistan;
• Not currently residing in Türkiye;
• Having a reference letter from the Uzbek Government public institutions, Uzbekistan Universities, or the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences;
• Not previously supported under this programme and any 2216 – Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers;
For doctoral researchers;
• By the deadline date of the application, having registered for a doctoral programme in the fields specified in the call text (see “Eligible Fields” section) in a higher education institution in Uzbekistan and having successfully passed the PhD qualifying exam or being in an advanced stage of PhD research;
• 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 (see “Eligible Fields” section);
• Being 45 years old or younger on 31 December of the application year.
Eligible fields:
a. Basic Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Molecular Biology and Genetics),
b. Engineering Sciences,
c. Astronomy, Earth, and Space Sciences,
d. Information Technologies,
e. Agricultural Sciences (Agriculture, Food, Animal Science, and Veterinary),
f. Social Sciences (International Relations, Political History, Educational Sciences, Research on Ali Shir Navai*).
*Priority may be given to researchers working in the field of Ali Shir Nevai at the support decision stage.
| Çağrı Dönemi | Çağrı Açılış Tarihi | Çağrı Kapanış Tarihi |
| 2026/1 | 01/07/2026 | 14/08/2026 |
Application Period | Starting Date | Çağrı Kapanış Tarihi |
2026/1 | 01/07/2026 | 14/08/2026 |