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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.
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 Türkiye.
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
When are the fellowship payments are made?
Fellowship payments are deposited to the TL account opened in the name of the fellows on the last day of each month.
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.
For detailed information, please click the following image.
Scope of the Support
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 32.500 Turkish Liras
For postdoctoral researchers: A monthly stipend of 43.500 Turkish Liras
The duration of the support is minimum 12 months and maximum 36 months.
Important Notes
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.
Who Can Apply
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
Application Dates
Application Period | Starting Date | Çağrı Kapanış Tarihi |
1st Term | 12th June 2023 | 31st July 2023 |
Contact
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
How long does it take to start research after I am eligible for a fellowship?
You must start your research within 12 months from the date of the acceptance letter sent to you by TÜBİTAK.
When will the results be announced and where can I learn the results?
Results are announced within the date specified in the call calendar. To find out your results, you need to log in to e-bideb.tubitak.gov.tr.
How much is the support amount?
The amount of support to be given to young researchers supported under the program is available on the program's website.
What is the process to be followed for the payment of travel and private health insurance expenses?
Travel payments and private health insurance costs to Türkiye are covered by the fellow. After the fellowship support is started, the relevant payment documents must be delivered to BİDEB. Travel and private health insurance costs are paid to the fellow within the upper limits set by TÜBITAK.
Are retroactive payments made for the dates before it became clear that I was entitled to support?
There is no retroactive payment to the fellow who had come to Türkiye by their means before the date of the award letters.