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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
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.
To see the results please visit e-Bideb.
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;
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 32.500 Turkish Liras
The duration of the support is minimum 6 months and maximum 24 months.
For postdoctoral researchers: A monthly stipend of 43.500 Turkish Liras
The duration of the support is minimum 6 months and maximum 12 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 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.
Who Can Apply
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.
Application Dates
Application Period | Starting Date | Closing Date |
2024/1 | 8 January 2024 | 28 March 2024 |
Contact
TÜBİTAK - BİDEB (The Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programmes)
The Coordinatorship of Research and Fellowship Programmes
2216D – TÜBİTAK-WAITRO Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes
T: 0312 444 66 90
E-mail: bidebwaitro@tubitak.gov.tr
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 ARBIS before submitting their application electronically via TÜBİTAK fellowship application portal, which can be reached at TYBS 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 e-mail to arbis@tubitak.gov.trad 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 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
How do I access TTS?
On the user login screen of the program, go to the Login section. Enter the user code and password sent to you via email and press the login button. The period will automatically be determined as the year 2005.
How do I exit TTS?
To exit the program, simply click on the exit button located in the top right corner of the screen.
What do I need to use TTS?
You don't need any additional installations on your machine to use the TTS program. Having an internet connection and a web browser that supports java (Internet Explorer, Firebird, Opera, etc.) is sufficient. Almost all modern web browsers support java.
What do the sections displayed on the main page mean?
After logging into the system, when you click on the "my page" tab on the main page, you can change your password from the menu on the left by selecting "password options". Depending on your level of authority, right below the "Receipt Transactions" tab, you will see the University/Faculty/Department or project number and name.
When you click on this row, all projects you are authorized for will be displayed on the screen. When you double-click the selection button on the left side of the project you want to work on or press the select button at the bottom of the screen, you will receive a notification indicating that the level you are working on has changed.
By pressing the OK button, you can change the project you are working on.
In the receipt operations section, new receipt entries, receipt searches, and bulk receipt operations can be performed.
How do I issue a new receipt?
New Receipt: This is the screen where you can enter receipts for the selected project. At the top, there are receipt number, journal number, receipt status, date, and description.
Receipt number, status, and date are automatically filled in. You can update the information in this section.
The lower section contains receipt details, including account code, account name, description, debit, and credit columns.
When entering the account code, if you type the first number or numbers of the relevant account and press the spacebar, an account list will appear. If the account plan does not appear after pressing space, your web browser has pop-up blockers that need to be removed.
From here, you can select the account you want to cut the receipt for by selecting it from the selection button and double-clicking, and the account will automatically come to the receipt.
You can enter the description, debit, or credit numbers related to the account line and press the enter key to move to the next line.
You can perform the same operations for the other lines. After you finish your transactions related to this receipt, when you press the save button from the menu on the right, the message "accounting receipt saved" will appear at the top of the receipt screen.
When cutting a receipt related to the project's expenses, if there is no money left in the relevant item of the project or if a wrong transaction is made in the receipt lines, the system will give a warning, and the receipt will not be saved.
How can I change or delete a previously issued receipt?
Receipt Search: By selecting the receipt search from the menu on the left, enter the necessary criteria in the top section and press the search button.
According to these criteria, the saved receipts will appear on the screen. The receipt you want to modify can be brought up by clicking on the "i" letter on the left side.
Only receipts in open status can be modified. After making the necessary changes on the receipt, press the save button from the menu on the right.
When delete is selected from the menu on the right, you will be asked, "Are you sure you want to delete the receipt?".
If you are sure, press OK; if not, press CANCEL.